Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR591: A Resolution designating October 20, 2026, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 20, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating October 20, 2026, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, July 27, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating October 20, 2026, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Community health workers are trusted, community- rooted public health workers who are members of, or have an unusually close understanding of, the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, These workers serve as liaisons, links and intermediaries between communities, health care providers, public health agencies, social service organizations, community- based organizations and local resources; and WHEREAS, Community health workers help individuals and families access care, navigate complex health and social service systems, connect to resources, manage chronic conditions and improve health and well-being; and WHEREAS, They provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health education, outreach, advocacy, referral, follow-up, care coordination, system navigation, informal counseling, social support and community connection; and WHEREAS, These workers are known by many titles, including community health worker, promotor or promotora de salud, community health representative, outreach worker, patient navigator, community health advocate, care guide and other community-facing roles; and WHEREAS, Community health workers are a distinct workforce whose value is grounded in trust, lived experience, community connection, cultural understanding, language access, relationship-building, advocacy and practical knowledge of local systems and resources; and WHEREAS, Community health workers provide services in all 67 counties of this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, As of June 2026, Pennsylvania has 728 Certified Community Health Workers; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania workforce data …
Sponsors
- Dan Frankel (D, 23) · primary sponsor
- La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- Dan Williams (D, 74)
- Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
- Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
- Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 20, 2026
- : Adopted, Oct. 20, 2026 (201-2)
- : Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
- : Referred to HEALTH, July 27, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR591, RC 1542 (October 20, 2026): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
- House Health: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR591?
- HR591 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating October 20, 2026, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR591 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating October 20, 2026, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR591?
- Passed both chambers as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 20, 2026 (October 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR591?
- Dan Frankel (D, 23), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR591?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr591
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