Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR505: A Resolution recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first responders.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 6, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first responders.
From the introduced text, April 29, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first responders. WHEREAS, Pennsylvania acknowledges the service of first responders, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, corrections officers, emergency dispatch officers and emergency service providers, who perform duties essential to public safety; and WHEREAS, The families of first responders who have died in the line of duty are impacted by the nature of these roles, which may include irregular schedules and safety-related challenges; and WHEREAS, The loss of a first responder in the line of duty affects the first responder's immediate family members, including spouses, children, parents or siblings; and WHEREAS, These families include those of police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, corrections officers, emergency dispatch officers and emergency service providers who have devoted their lives to public service; and WHEREAS, The loss of a first responder in the line of duty is a profound event that leaves a lasting impact on the first responder's family; and WHEREAS, At the Federal level, H. Res. 364, which designated the term "Gold Shield Family" for families of fallen first responders, was signed into law on May 13, 2025; and WHEREAS, Recognizing May 13 as "Gold Shield Family Day" in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania aligns with the Federal designation and provides a reminder …
Sponsors
- Kyle Mullins (D, 112) · primary sponsor
- Alec Ryncavage (R, 119)
- Steven Malagari (D, 53)
- Robert Merski (D, 2)
- Tina Pickett (R, 110)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Kristine Howard (D, 167)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Mandy Steele (D, 33)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page 467-468), May 6, 2026
- : Adopted, May 6, 2026 (201-0)
- : Reported as committed, May 6, 2026
- : Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 29, 2026
Votes
- House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (May 6, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Adopted, May 6, 2026 (201-0) (May 6, 2026): 201 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Health facilities: nursing homes
Common questions
- What is HR505?
- HR505 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first responders.
- What does HR505 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first responders.
- What is the status of HR505?
- Passed both chambers as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 467-468), May 6, 2026 (May 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR505?
- Kyle Mullins (D, 112), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR505?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr505
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