Pennsylvania HR604: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, August 31, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, More than 720,000 people around the world die by suicide each year; and WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there were 2.2 million suicide attempts and 14.3 million individuals that seriously thought about suicide in the United States in 2024; and WHEREAS, After reaching its peak of 14.2 per 100,000 individuals in both 2018 and 2020, suicide rates are fortunately on the decline; and WHEREAS, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide accounted for nearly 49,000 deaths in 2024, which is 1 death every 11 minutes; and WHEREAS, Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of death in the United States and the second-leading cause of death for those 10 to 14 years of age; and WHEREAS, Stigma surrounding mental health and suicide prevents many individuals who are contemplating suicide from seeking and receiving appropriate treatment; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the month of September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage the residents of this Commonwealth to provide support for those in need. …

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Sponsors

• Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165) · primary sponsor
• Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Gregory Scott (D, 54)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Mary Isaacson (D, 175)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 30, 2026
2. September 30, 2026: Adopted, Sept. 30, 2026 (202-1)
3. September 29, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
4. August 31, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, Aug. 31, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR604, RC 1402 (September 30, 2026): 202 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Health: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR604?

HR604 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR604 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR604?

Passed both chambers as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HR604?

Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR604?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr604