Pennsylvania HR601: A Resolution recognizing the week of October 4 through 10, 2026, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing the week of October 4 through 10, 2026, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, August 25, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing the week of October 4 through 10, 2026, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and WHEREAS, Home fires killed more than 2,800 people in the United States in 2021, according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), and fire departments in the United States responded to 338,000 home fires; and WHEREAS, In 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 132,000 Baseus magnetic power banks due to overheating issues resulting in 39 fires and 13 burn injuries; and WHEREAS, The NFPA recommends only using intact and certified chargers as damaged or knockoff chargers are more likely to overheat and explode; and WHEREAS, The NFPA recommends unplugging devices when fully charged and to store battery-powered devices in cool, dry places to minimize fire risk; and WHEREAS, It is highly recommended to never throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash and instead check for a local recycling program as this can result in major trash fires; and WHEREAS, Residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and therefore are more likely to survive a fire; and WHEREAS, Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires almost …

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Sponsors

• Brenda Pugh (R, 120) · primary sponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Krupa, Charity Grimm (R, 51)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• Kristin Marcell (R, 178)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 30, 2026
2. August 25, 2026: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Aug. 25, 2026

Votes

• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (September 30, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR601?

HR601 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the week of October 4 through 10, 2026, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR601 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the week of October 4 through 10, 2026, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR601?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Reported as committed, Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HR601?

Brenda Pugh (R, 120), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR601?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr601