Pennsylvania SR387: A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, October 8, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Every year, approximately 1 million pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a newborn; and WHEREAS, Approximately 25% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, which is the loss of a baby before the 20th week of pregnancy; and WHEREAS, About 1% of all pregnancies, approximately 24,000 each year, end in stillbirth, which is the loss of a baby at or after the 20th week of pregnancy; and WHEREAS, The primary causes of infant mortality, which is defined as the death of an infant within the first year of life, are birth defects, preterm birth, low birth weight, maternal pregnancy complications, sudden infant death syndrome and injuries; and WHEREAS, Black parents are significantly more likely to experience pregnancy loss or infant death than white or Hispanic parents, and these disparities are likely the result of lower quality of maternal health care, socioeconomic factors and structural racism; and WHEREAS, The loss of a pregnancy or death of an infant are deeply painful experiences, which can affect families long after the loss, and many parents endure these losses silently and without the support of their workplace or larger community; and WHEREAS, People who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant …

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Sponsors

• Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17) · primary sponsor
• Kristin Phillips-Hill (R, 28)
• Lisa Boscola (D, 18)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
• Lindsey Williams (D, 38)
• Lisa Baker (R, 20)
• Culver, Lynda Schlegel (R, 27)
• Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
• Scott Martin (R, 13)
• Daniel Laughlin (R, 49)

Latest actions

1. October 8, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 8, 2026

Common questions

What is SR387?

SR387 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What does SR387 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of SR387?

In committee as of October 8, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 8, 2026 (October 8, 2026).

Who sponsored SR387?

Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR387?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr387