Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR361: A Resolution recognizing September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, September 10, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Suicidal behavior is a major public health concern; and WHEREAS, Cultures of silence and post-suicide stigmas still exist both in the United States and in many societies worldwide; and WHEREAS, Around the globe, suicide ranks as a leading cause of death and remains a major preventable cause of premature death; and WHEREAS, More than 720,000 people are estimated to die from suicide each year, with one death from suicide occurring every 40 seconds; and WHEREAS, In the United States, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death; and WHEREAS, In Pennsylvania, 1,955 people died from suicide in 2022; and WHEREAS, Survivors of suicide are 25 times more likely to commit a suicidal act in the future, underscoring the importance of continued prevention; and WHEREAS, "World Suicide Prevention Day" is part of a worldwide suicide prevention initiative by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the World Health Organization; and WHEREAS, "World Suicide Prevention Day" encourages individuals, communities, organizations and governments to engage in open, honest discussions about mental health and suicide; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania. 20260SR0361PN1918 - 2 -
Sponsors
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2) · primary sponsor
- James Malone (D, 36)
- Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
- John Kane (D, 9)
- Sharif Street (D, 3)
- Lynda Schlegel Culver (R, SD-027)
- Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
- Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
- Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
- Steven Santarsiero (D, 10)
- Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
- Jay Costa (D, 43)
Latest actions
- : Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 10, 2026
Common questions
- What is SR361?
- SR361 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What does SR361 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of SR361?
- In committee as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 10, 2026 (September 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR361?
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR361?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr361
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