Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR571: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 6, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, June 22, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Children deserve safe living environments where they can play, learn and grow; and WHEREAS, Making decisions about food, living environment, toys and other hazards can be an overwhelming process for parents; and WHEREAS, When parents are empowered with clear information and knowledge about how to protect their baby, they can make informed choices; and WHEREAS, Many changes to promote the safety of a baby require minimal effort to eliminate hazards; and WHEREAS, Using a crib, bassinet or cradle that has been properly assembled according to instructions is an important way to make sure that a baby sleeps in a safe environment and is the foundation of good infant sleep practices; and WHEREAS, Parents should pay close attention to the age ratings for products so that they can choose items that meet their children's developmental needs; and WHEREAS, No matter the products employed, supervision from an adult is essential to making sure that a child is safe; and WHEREAS, Bringing attention to the ways parents across this Commonwealth can keep their babies safe could help prevent tragedy; and WHEREAS, In 1983, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association began an annual awareness campaign related to child health, beginning with Expectant Mother's Day in 1983; and WHEREAS, The organization …
Sponsors
- La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24) · primary sponsor
- Gina Curry (D, 164)
- Tiburcio, Ana (D, 22)
- Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Perry Warren (D, 31)
- Robert Merski (D, 2)
- Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
- Eric Nelson (R, 57)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026
- : Adopted, Oct. 6, 2026 (195-8)
- : Removed from table, Oct. 5, 2026
- : Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Sept. 30, 2026
- : Reported as committed, June 24, 2026
- : Referred to HEALTH, June 22, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR571, RC 1445 (October 6, 2026): 195 yea, 8 nay, passed
- House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 24, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR571?
- HR571 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR571 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR571?
- Passed both chambers as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026 (October 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR571?
- La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR571?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr571
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