Pennsylvania HR623: A Resolution recognizing October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 22, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Ageism refers to the stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination toward others based on age; and WHEREAS, More than 90% of older adults say they regularly experience some form of ageism; and WHEREAS, The fastest growing demographic in this Commonwealth is older adults 85 years of age and older; and WHEREAS, Ageism toward older adults affects their health and longevity, financial well-being and the economy of Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, Creating awareness of and actively preventing ageism in education, employment, housing and health care benefits all individuals; and WHEREAS, It is up to all of us to ensure that older adults are respected and portrayed as capable, competent, effective and valued in all areas of society; and WHEREAS, Ageism awareness and preventing ageism is beneficial to all residents of this Commonwealth by improving quality of life within Pennsylvania; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. 20260HR0623PN3899 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Maureen Madden (D, 115) · primary sponsor
• Steven Mentzer (R, 97)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)

Latest actions

1. October 6, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026
2. October 6, 2026: Adopted, Oct. 6, 2026 (202-1)
3. September 29, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
4. September 22, 2026: Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Sept. 22, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR623, RC 1452 (October 6, 2026): 202 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Aging & Older Adult Services: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR623?

HR623 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR623 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR623?

Passed both chambers as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026 (October 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HR623?

Maureen Madden (D, 115), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR623?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr623