Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR612: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 8, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, More than 20.9 million Americans are recovering from substance use disorders; and WHEREAS, According to preliminary drug overdose data issued in July 2026 by the Department of Health, 2,802 Pennsylvanians lost their lives due to a drug overdose in 2025, and 850 overdose deaths have been reported thus far for 2026; and WHEREAS, Substance use disorder impacts our friends, families and neighbors; and WHEREAS, The recovery process is complex, involving a range of physical, emotional and social aspects; and WHEREAS, Individuals in recovery frequently face numerous challenges and obstacles, such as accessing quality treatment, establishing social supports and addressing various other unmet needs essential for improving their physical and mental well- being; and WHEREAS, Act 59 of 2017 directed the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to establish regulations for the licensure of drug and alcohol recovery houses that receive public funding or referrals; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth currently has approximately 455 licensed recovery houses that seek to empower individuals to sustain their recovery and provide an effective recovery environment; and WHEREAS, By recognizing this month as "National Recovery Month," we demonstrate our support for the prevention, treatment and recovery of individuals with substance use disorders; and WHEREAS, Since 1989, "National Recovery Month" has been …
Sponsors
- Dan Williams (D, 74) · primary sponsor
- Doyle Heffley (R, 122)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
- Craig Staats (R, 145)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
- La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
- DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
- Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 30, 2026
- : Adopted, Sept. 30, 2026 (202-1)
- : Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026
- : Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, Sept. 8, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR612, RC 1404 (September 30, 2026): 202 yea, 1 nay, passed
- House Human Services: Report Bill As Committed (September 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR612?
- HR612 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR612 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR612?
- Passed both chambers as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR612?
- Dan Williams (D, 74), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR612?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr612
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