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HR 571

A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and 19 co-sponsors

Designates September 2026 as Baby Safety Month in Pennsylvania to raise awareness and promote infant safety practices without creating new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · HR 571

Bill Overview

  • Name: HR 571 (2025-2026 Session)
  • Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
  • Type: House Resolution
  • Title: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor (not listed); Co-sponsors include Eric Nelson; Gina Curry; La'Tasha Mayes; Nikki Rivera; Mandy Steele; Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz; Joe Hohenstein; Ben Sanchez; Bob Merski; Manny Guzman; Chris Pielli; Jeanne McNeill; Perry Warren

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates September 2026 in Pennsylvania as “Baby Safety Month.”
  • The resolution aims to raise public awareness about infant safety issues and to encourage state residents, organizations, and government agencies to promote practices that protect infant health and well-being.

Key Provisions

  • Formal designation: Declares September 2026 as Baby Safety Month within Pennsylvania.
  • Awareness and promotion: Encourages educational outreach, recognition of safety initiatives, and the dissemination of information related to infant safety (e.g., safe sleep practices, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) prevention, safe handling, and injury prevention).
  • Observance guidance: Suggests activities for schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and local governments to observe the month (though specific activities are not mandated in typical resolutions, the text generally supports awareness activities).

Who is Affected

  • Infants and newborns in Pennsylvania and their families.
  • Healthcare providers, child welfare and safety organizations, and community groups involved in infant care and safety education.
  • State and local government agencies and schools encouraged to participate in awareness activities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Type of action: Non-binding ceremonial resolution (does not create new law or allocate ongoing funding).
  • Legislative process: As a House Resolution, it would typically advance through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, proceed to the Senate (if applicable in the state legislative process), and require passage by both chambers and presentation to the Governor for signature or potential veto (though resolutions generally do not require signature unless specified).
  • Effective date: Effective upon enactment if signed, or upon adoption by both chambers per legislative rules; otherwise, it becomes a symbolic designation for September 2026.

Potential Impact

  • Public awareness: Increases attention to infant safety topics and may spur participation from schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations.
  • Educational outreach: Could catalyze distribution of safety resources and best practices to families with infants.
  • No fiscal impact anticipated: As a resolution, it typically does not authorize spending or create ongoing obligations, though it may involve ceremonial activities or one-time observance events.

Notes

  • The bill’s content appears to be primarily symbolic, focusing on recognizing and promoting infant safety awareness rather than creating new regulatory requirements or funding streams.
  • The specific language of activities or recommended actions is usually outlined in the resolution’s text, but such resolutions generally avoid binding mandates.

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

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