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SR 294

A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Treatment Court Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Baker and 9 co-sponsors

Declares May 2026 as National Treatment Court Month in PA to recognize and promote treatment courts as alternatives to incarceration and support for recovery programs.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SR 294

Summary: Senate Resolution 294 (SR 294), 2025-2026 Regular Session – Pennsylvania

Purpose

  • SR 294 designates May 2026 as “National Treatment Court Month” in Pennsylvania.
  • The resolution is ceremonial, aiming to recognize and promote awareness of treatment courts and their role in addressing substance use disorders within the criminal justice system.

Key Provisions

  • Declares May 2026 as National Treatment Court Month in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Acknowledges the efforts and importance of treatment courts (also known as drug courts and related specialized dockets) in providing alternatives to incarceration through treatment, recovery services, and supervision.
  • Encourages participation and support for treatment court initiatives across Pennsylvania's counties and judicial districts.

Who/What is Affected

  • Local and statewide treatment courts and related programs across Pennsylvania.
  • Judges, court personnel, treatment providers, and community partners involved in treatment court operations.
  • Public awareness efforts surrounding substance use disorder treatment, recovery support, and criminal justice reform initiatives.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Prime Sponsor: Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R) and multiple co-sponsors across party lines.
  • Status: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations on May 1, 2026.
  • The bill functions as a resolution recognizing a designated month; it does not appear to change statutory law or create new funding, regulatory requirements, or operational mandates. As a resolution, it typically does not require enactment by the full legislature beyond passage and signature (if required) and serves to express sentiment and support.

Potential Impact

  • Raises awareness about treatment courts and their benefits in improving outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders.
  • May encourage counties and state agencies to highlight and support treatment court activities during May 2026, potentially leading to outreach, public events, and sharing best practices.
  • Could influence public perception and policy discussions by underscoring the role of treatment courts as part of a comprehensive approach to addressing addiction and reducing recidivism.

Notable Details

  • No statutory references or funding changes are listed in the bill text available; it is primarily a commemorative resolution.
  • Sponsors include a bipartisan slate of Pennsylvania lawmakers, indicating cross-party support for recognizing treatment courts.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with similar resolutions or compile a brief on the current landscape and effectiveness of treatment courts in Pennsylvania.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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