Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR613: A Resolution recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Day" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 6, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Day" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 8, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency is a rare inherited genetic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down medium-chain fatty acids, which are a type of saturated fats, and converting them into energy; and WHEREAS, MCAD deficiency can cause problems with an individual's metabolism and energy production; and WHEREAS, This deficiency affects approximately 1 in 15,000 babies born in the United States; and WHEREAS, MCAD deficiency is tested as part of required newborn screenings in all 50 states in the United States and is present from birth and throughout one's life; and WHEREAS, Vital organs that depend on energy signaling, like the brain, heart and muscles, may stop working properly if MCAD deficiency goes untreated, leading to a severe lack of energy; and WHEREAS, Symptoms of MCAD deficiency can range from mild to severe, including low or no energy, low blood sugar, muscle weakness, reduced tolerance for exercise and vomiting; and WHEREAS, While there is no cure for MCAD deficiency, there are treatment options that focus on helping developing babies maintain normal blood sugar levels; and WHEREAS, Treatment includes eating more often throughout the day, eating a diet high in carbohydrates and low in fat and avoiding overexertion when sick or in recovery; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Doyle Heffley (R, 122) · primary sponsor
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Jill Cooper (R, 55)
- Michael Armanini (R, 75)
- Mike Jones (R, 93)
- Joanne Stehr (R, 107)
- Jamie Flick (R, 83)
- David Rowe (R, 85)
- Jeremy Shaffer (R, 28)
- Carol Kazeem (D, 159)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026
- : Adopted, Oct. 6, 2026 (202-1)
- : Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026
- : Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, Sept. 8, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR613, RC 1450 (October 6, 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 HR613?
- HR613 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR613 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR613?
- Passed both chambers as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026 (October 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR613?
- Doyle Heffley (R, 122), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR613?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr613
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