Pennsylvania HR540: A Resolution recognizing June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, May 27, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, In fiscal year 2024-2025, more than 66,000 Statewide reports of elder abuse were received, and more than 15,700 of those cases were substantiated through investigation, with the number of suspicious death reports totaling 154; and WHEREAS, The top three forms of substantiated abuse were self-neglect, caregiver neglect and financial exploitation; and WHEREAS, A total of 1,317 reports of elder abuse in this Commonwealth originated from mandated abuse reports, reflecting a 45% increase over the past five years; and WHEREAS, Risk factors that increase the likelihood of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment include living alone, social isolation, physical or cognitive incapacitation and more; and WHEREAS, The National Center on Elder Abuse is observing "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" on June 15, 2026; and WHEREAS, "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse in 2006 and recognized as a United Nations Observance in 2011; and WHEREAS, "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" calls attention to the issue of elder abuse and serves as a reminder for individuals, communities, lawmakers and organizations to do their part in helping to identify and prevent elder abuse; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize June 15, 2026, as "World Elder …

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Sponsors

• Steven Mentzer (R, 97) · primary sponsor
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Dan Goughnour (D, 35)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)
• Jeremy Shaffer (R, 28)

Latest actions

1. June 15, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 15, 2026
2. June 15, 2026: Adopted, June 15, 2026 (200-2)
3. June 8, 2026: Reported as committed, June 8, 2026
4. May 27, 2026: Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, May 27, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR0540, RC 1172 (June 15, 2026): 200 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Aging & Older Adult Services: Report Bill As Committed (June 8, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR540?

HR540 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR540 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR540?

Passed both chambers as of June 15, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 15, 2026 (June 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HR540?

Steven Mentzer (R, 97), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR540?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr540