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SR 303

A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Police Week" and designating May 4, 2026, as "Police Officers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Baker and 23 co-sponsors

Declares May 4, 2026 as Police Officers’ Memorial Day and May 10–16, 2026 as National Police Week in Pennsylvania to honor law enforcement contributions.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SR 303

Summary of SR 303 (Pennsylvania) – 2025-2026 Session

Title

A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as “National Police Week” and designating May 4, 2026, as “Police Officers’ Memorial Day” in Pennsylvania.

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor and recognize law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania for their service and sacrifices.
  • Align Pennsylvania with national observances by proclaiming National Police Week and Police Officers’ Memorial Day within the Commonwealth.
  • Provide a formal acknowledgment by the Pennsylvania General Assembly of the contributions of police officers to public safety.

Key Provisions

  • Declares May 4, 2026, to be Police Officers’ Memorial Day in Pennsylvania.
  • Declares the week of May 10–16, 2026, as National Police Week in Pennsylvania.
  • Serves as a formal ceremonial resolution by the Pennsylvania Senate (no lawmaking directives or funding provisions).
  • Encourages appropriate observances, reflection, and recognition by Pennsylvania residents, schools, local governments, and public safety agencies.

Who/What Is Affected

  • State government and its official communications may recognize and observe the designated days/weeks.
  • Local governments, public safety agencies, schools, and community organizations may participate in commemorative activities.
  • Law enforcement officers and families may be publicly acknowledged and honored during the designated period.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations on May 4, 2026.
  • As a resolution, it is typically considered a ceremonial measure without binding fiscal impact or regulatory changes.
  • Final adoption would require passage by the Pennsylvania Senate and potentially the House of Representatives, followed by signature (or formal enactment) as a resolution.

Practical Implications

  • Provides an official platform for tributes, ceremonies, and public statements recognizing police officers.
  • May prompt related proclamations or events at the state and local level (e.g., moments of silence, public ceremonies, educational activities).
  • Does not establish new programs, funding, or statutory regulations; instead, it formally recognizes the observance.

Notable Context

  • The bill is a bipartisan-sponsorship measure with a wide list of co-sponsors, reflecting broad legislative support for honoring police officers.
  • The designation emphasizes the value of law enforcement contributions to community safety and public service.

If you’d like, I can compare SR 303 to similar memorial resolutions in other states or provide a brief outline of typical ceremonial observances that accompany National Police Week and Police Officers’ Memorial Day.

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

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