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HR 574

A Resolution recognizing the week of September 14 through 20, 2026, as "Birth Center Week" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the dedication that birth centers have made to providing a healthy, positive and safe experience for both mothers and newborns.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aerion Abney and 15 co-sponsors

Designates September 14–20, 2026 as Birth Center Week to raise awareness of birth centers’ role in safe, positive maternal and newborn care, with no new mandates or funding.

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Bill Summary · HR 574

Summary of HR 574 (Session 2025-2026) – Pennsylvania

Purpose and intent

  • HR 574 is a concurrent or chamber-wide resolution recognizing a designated week in Pennsylvania.
  • The bill designates September 14–20, 2026 as “Birth Center Week” to celebrate the dedication of birth centers to providing a healthy, positive, and safe experience for both mothers and newborns.
  • The resolution aims to raise awareness of birth centers and their role in maternal and infant care, rather than creating new legal requirements or funding mechanisms.

Key provisions

  • Proclaims September 14–20, 2026 as Birth Center Week in Pennsylvania.
  • Acknowledges the contributions of birth centers to maternal and newborn health and to patient experience.
  • Encourages Pennsylvanians, communities, health care providers, and relevant state agencies to recognize and participate in Birth Center Week activities or campaigns.
  • No script for new programs, funding, or regulatory changes is attached; the measure is primarily ceremonial and educational.

Who or what is affected

  • The proclamation applies statewide, influencing public perception and awareness rather than imposing mandates.
  • Birth centers, expectant families, health care professionals, and state health organizations may be recipients of awareness efforts and acknowledgments.
  • There are no new regulatory obligations, licensing changes, or budget appropriations tied to the bill.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill designates a specific week in 2026 for the Birth Center Week celebration.
  • As a resolution, it typically requires passage by both chambers (House and Senate) and the governor’s signature to become an official expression of the state's recognition.
  • The bill does not include funding or administrative provisions, so there are no grant deadlines or budgetary timelines embedded in the text.

Sponsors

  • Co-sponsors include a broad group of representatives: Eric Nelson, Marty Causer, Aerion Abney, Ben Waxman, Melissa Shusterman, La'Tasha Mayes, Nikki Rivera, Mandy Steele, Tarik Khan, Dan Williams, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Joe Hohenstein, Bob Merski, and Manny Guzman.

Impact and considerations

  • Primarily symbolic: raises public awareness about birth centers and their contributions to safe, positive birth experiences.
  • May influence public messaging, health education efforts, and community events during Birth Center Week.
  • No direct financial cost or regulatory impact is specified, which means the bill primarily serves a commemorative and educational function.

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

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