House Children & Youth Committee

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   2 Sep 2026

   HR609

   Introduced

   Designating the month of November 2026 as "Prematurity Awareness Month" and November 17, 2026, as "Prematurity Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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   27 Aug 2026

   HR602

   Introduced

   Recognizing the month of October 2026, as "Infant Safe Sleep Month" in Pennsylvania.
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   11 Jul 2026

   HB2695

   Introduced

   In support matters generally, further providing for assistance recipients to seek support, for cooperation required and for enforcement of cooperation requirements.
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   1 Jul 2026

   SB1372

   Engrossed

   In general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; in children and youth, providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care facilities; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect.
5. ​

   29 Jun 2026

   HR582

   Introduced

   Designating the month of September 2026 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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   5 Jun 2026

   HB2601

   Introduced

   In juvenile matters, establishing the RECLAIM Program and the RECLAIM Advisory Committee; requiring the establishment of county delinquent youth care and custody funds; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.
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   21 May 2026

   HB2527

   Introduced

   In early learning programs, further providing for definitions.
8. ​

   14 May 2026

   HR525

   Passed

   Designating the week of September 14 through 20, 2026, as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
9. ​

   14 May 2026

   HB2520

   Introduced

   Further providing for definitions and for midwifery.
10. ​

    7 May 2026

    HB2492

    Introduced

    In departmental powers and duties as to supervision, providing for notification of child care closure and for notification of child care closure.
11. ​

    6 May 2026

    HB2490

    Introduced

    In miscellaneous provisions, providing for waiver of subrogation.
12. ​

    30 Mar 2026

    HR460

    Introduced

    Recognizing May 8, 2026, as "Child Care Provider Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania to show appreciation for all child care providers in Pennsylvania.
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    24 Mar 2026

    HR451

    Passed

    Recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to bring attention to the maternal health crisis and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.
14. ​

    23 Mar 2026

    HR450

    Passed

    Recognizing March 31, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" in Pennsylvania.
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    19 Mar 2026

    SB9

    Engrossed

    Providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harm suffered by designation.
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    18 Mar 2026

    HR442

    Introduced

    Designating May 4, 2026, as "Youth Advocacy Day" in Pennsylvania.
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    2 Mar 2026

    HR421

    Introduced

    Designating the month of April 2026 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
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    4 Feb 2026

    HB2123

    Introduced

    In jurisdiction and parties, further providing for representation; in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for home study and preplacement report; providing for adoption intermediary services and advertising; establishing the Adoption Intermediary Services Fund; and imposing penalties.
19. ​

    28 Jan 2026

    HR407

    Passed

    Recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Week of the Young Child" in Pennsylvania.
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    18 Dec 2025

    HB2108

    Introduced

    Providing for duties of covered entities to protect the best interests of children that use online services, products or features and for data protection impact assessments; prohibiting certain actions by covered entities; and imposing penalties.
21. ​

    17 Nov 2025

    HB2041

    Introduced

    Further providing for title of act, for legislative purpose, for definitions, for lead poisoning prevention, assessment and testing, for duties of department and for blood lead assessment and testing coverage.
22. ​

    13 Nov 2025

    HB2031

    Introduced

    In public assistance, providing for subsidized child care and notification requirements.
23. ​

    12 Nov 2025

    HB2019

    Introduced

    In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse.
24. ​

    6 Nov 2025

    HR367

    Introduced

    Designating the month of November 2025 as "Children's Grief Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
25. ​

    6 Nov 2025

    HR363

    Passed

    Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study Pennsylvania's early childhood education system, including the impact of public and private equity in child care and make recommendations for improvements that are necessary to increase access to affordable, high-quality care for all families across this Commonwealth.

Kate Klunk Republican · Chair Jeanne McNeill Democratic · Chair Jamie Flick Republican · Secretary Rick Krajewski Democratic · Secretary Liz Hanbidge Democratic · Vice Chair Joseph Hogan Republican · Vice Chair Scott Barger Republican Anthony Bellmon Democratic Heather Boyd Democratic Melissa Cerrato Democratic Gina Curry Democratic Justin Fleming Democratic Nancy Guenst Democratic Kristine Howard Democratic Carol Kazeem Democratic Milou Mackenzie Republican George Margetas Republican Joe McAndrew Democratic Natalie Mihalek Republican Napoleon Nelson Democratic Darisha Parker Democratic Brenda Pugh Republican John Schlegel Republican Andrea Verobish Republican Catherine Wallen Republican Jamie Walsh Republican

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No roll calls recorded.