Pennsylvania HR625: A Resolution recognizing October 6, 2026, as "World Cerebral Palsy Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing October 6, 2026, as "World Cerebral Palsy Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 22, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 6, 2026, as "World Cerebral Palsy Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Cerebral palsy is defined as a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture; and WHEREAS, Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to a developing brain before birth; and WHEREAS, Gene mutations, maternal infections, fetal stroke, bleeding into the brain, infant infections, traumatic head injury and lack of oxygen can lead to problems with brain development; and WHEREAS, Cerebral palsy is the most common movement disability in children; and WHEREAS, Roughly 1 in 345 people in the United States have cerebral palsy; and WHEREAS, Cerebral palsy is found to be more common in males than females, and more common among black children than white children; and WHEREAS, Cerebral palsy is usually diagnosed during a child's first or second year of life; and WHEREAS, The sooner a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and early interventions are put in place, the better their movement and cognitive outcomes are; and WHEREAS, Symptoms of cerebral palsy can vary from person to person; and WHEREAS, Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy include stiff muscles, lack of balance and coordination, tremors, difficulty walking and difficulty with fine motor skills; and WHEREAS, There are four main types of cerebral palsy, including …

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Sponsors

• Heather Boyd (D, 163) · primary sponsor
• Chad Reichard (R, 90)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Brandon Dukes (D, 12)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)

Latest actions

1. October 6, 2026: Adopted, Oct. 6, 2026 (201-2)
2. September 29, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
3. September 22, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, Sept. 22, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR625, RC 1453 (October 6, 2026): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Health: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR625?

HR625 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 6, 2026, as "World Cerebral Palsy Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR625 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing October 6, 2026, as "World Cerebral Palsy Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR625?

Passed both chambers as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: Adopted, Oct. 6, 2026 (201-2) (October 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HR625?

Heather Boyd (D, 163), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR625?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr625