Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR531: A Resolution designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, May 20, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal side to side curvature of the spine, often appearing as an "S" or "C" shape rather than a straight line; and WHEREAS, An estimated 6 million to 9 million people in the United States are affected by scoliosis, with idiopathic scoliosis, the most common form, typically developing in preteens and teenagers; and WHEREAS, Early detection through school screenings and regular physical examinations is critical to preventing severe spinal deformity and reducing the need for invasive surgical procedures; and WHEREAS, Organizations such as the Scoliosis Research Society and the National Scoliosis Foundation work tirelessly to unite patients, families and clinicians in a collaborative effort to advocate for enhanced patient care, awareness and protection; and WHEREAS, Young advocates in this Commonwealth, like Ella from the 88th Legislative District, are leading initiatives to increase public understanding, provide peer support and partner with medical providers to expand access to resources across this Commonwealth; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all Pennsylvanians to learn more about this condition and support early screening efforts to improve the …
Sponsors
- Sheryl Delozier (R, 88) · primary sponsor
- Kathy RAPP (R, 065)
- Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
- Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
- Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
- Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Joanne Stehr (R, 107)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- David Rowe (R, 85)
- Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)
- David Zimmerman (R, 99)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 30, 2026
- : Adopted, June 30, 2026 (201-1)
- : Removed from table, June 30, 2026
- : Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 29, 2026
- : Reported as committed, June 2, 2026
- : Referred to HEALTH, May 20, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR0531, RC 1285 (June 30, 2026): 201 yea, 1 nay, passed
- House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 2, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH
Common questions
- What is HR531?
- HR531 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR531 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR531?
- Passed both chambers as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 30, 2026 (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR531?
- Sheryl Delozier (R, 88), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR531?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr531
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