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HR 483

A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Police Week" and recognizing May 15, 2026, as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Brennan and 35 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania designates May 10–16, 2026 as National Police Week and May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day to officially honor law enforcement.

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Bill Summary · HR 483

Summary of Bill HR 483 (2025-2026) – Pennsylvania

Title

A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as “National Police Week” and recognizing May 15, 2026, as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” in Pennsylvania.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially designate a period (May 10–16, 2026) in Pennsylvania as National Police Week.
  • Recognize May 15, 2026, specifically as Peace Officers Memorial Day within the Commonwealth.
  • Honor and acknowledge the service, sacrifices, and risks faced by police officers and peace officers in Indiana? (Note: The bill is Pennsylvania-specific; it intends to align state recognition with federal observances.)

Key Provisions

  • Formal resolution recognizing National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • Statement of support and appreciation for law enforcement personnel who have dedicated their lives to protecting the public.
  • Likely calls for institutions, schools, and local governments within Pennsylvania to observe and acknowledge the week and memorial day (typical language in such resolutions, though the exact text is not provided here).

Affected Parties

  • Law enforcement personnel in Pennsylvania (police officers, peace officers, and related public safety staff) are the primary beneficiaries of the recognition.
  • Pennsylvania residents and governmental entities (state agencies, counties, municipalities) may be encouraged to observe the week and day through proclamations, ceremonies, or educational activities.
  • Families and survivors of officers who have fallen in the line of duty are indirectly honored through formal remembrance.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill designates a specific week in May 2026 for formal recognition.
  • It designates May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day within Pennsylvania.
  • As a resolution, it serves a ceremonial purpose rather than creating statutory requirements or new obligations or funding.
  • The bill includes a list of co-sponsors, indicating broad support among members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Practical Impact

  • Provides official state-level acknowledgment of national and memorial observances related to law enforcement.
  • May influence local ceremonies, proclamations, and public messaging during National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • Could be used in public communications, school curricula, and community events to highlight the work and sacrifices of law enforcement officers.

Additional Notes

  • The summary reflects typical elements of a ceremonial concurrent resolution recognizing national observances. It does not appear to create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements.
  • The bill’s impact is largely symbolic, aimed at fostering public appreciation and remembrance of police and peace officers in Pennsylvania.

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

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