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SR 164

A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Brown and 14 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania resolution designates September 2025 as National Recovery Month to raise awareness about addiction and mental health recovery without allocating funding.

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Bill Summary · SR 164

Legislative bill overview

SR 164 is a symbolic resolution that designates September 2025 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania. The resolution acknowledges and celebrates recovery from addiction and mental health challenges within the state.

Why is this important

National Recovery Month raises awareness about substance use disorder and mental health recovery, helping reduce stigma and encouraging individuals struggling with addiction to seek treatment. In Pennsylvania, which has been significantly affected by opioid addiction, such public recognition can promote community support and highlight available recovery resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: As a symbolic resolution, SR 164 does not fund treatment programs, expand access to services, or create policy changes—it only declares recognition without allocating resources
  • Timing question: The resolution designates September 2025 retroactively (the action date is October 3, 2025, after September has already passed), raising questions about its intended purpose
  • Funding vs. symbolism debate: Some may argue that symbolic gestures, while valuable for awareness, should be paired with legislative action allocating actual resources to treatment and prevention programs

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

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