Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR479: A Resolution honoring the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
From the introduced text, April 14, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. WHEREAS, In providing for the domestic tranquility of the community as a whole, society recognizes the need for a system of laws, and the enforcement of the law has been entrusted to a small number of dedicated individuals; and WHEREAS, The individuals, known as law enforcement officers, face the rigors of human conflict in protecting those whom they so valiantly serve daily; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has been blessed by courageous law enforcement officers willing to sacrifice their personal well- being and concerns to ensure the safety of our citizenry; and WHEREAS, It is highly fitting and appropriate to honor the following exemplary citizens who made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting and preserving the public West York Borough Police Department; End of (2) Police Officer Mark Baker; Northern York Regional Police Department; End of Watch: Wednesday, September 17, 2025; (3) Police Officer Cody Becker; Northern York Regional Police Department; End of Watch: Wednesday, September 17, 2025; (4) Police Officer Isaiah Emenheiser; Northern York Regional Police Department; End of Watch: Wednesday, September 17, 2025; and (5) Police Officer Andy Chan; Philadelphia Police Department; End of and WHEREAS, The bravery and selflessness demonstrated by the fallen officers is exemplary and displays the service …
Sponsors
- Brian Munroe (D, 144) · primary sponsor
- Eric Weaknecht (R, 5)
- Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
- James Rigby (R, 71)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
- Dan Goughnour (D, 35)
- Steven Mentzer (R, 97)
- Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
- Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
- Robert Merski (D, 2)
- Tarik Khan (D, 194)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page 387-388), April 29, 2026
- : Adopted, April 29, 2026 (201-0)
- : INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, April 14, 2026
Votes
- Adopted, April 29, 2026 (201-0) (April 29, 2026): 201 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR479?
- HR479 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution honoring the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
- What does HR479 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
- What is the status of HR479?
- Passed both chambers as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 387-388), April 29, 2026 (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR479?
- Brian Munroe (D, 144), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR479?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr479
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