Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR398: A Resolution designating October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, October 20, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, October 15, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Acupuncture has a long and rich history as a component of a comprehensive traditional medical system that has been used for thousands of years to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve well-being; and WHEREAS, Practitioners of acupuncture are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and maintain these standards through education, credentialing and personal commitment; and WHEREAS, Millions of Americans seek the services of acupuncture practitioners each year; and WHEREAS, It is vital that those in need of medical services understand the full realm of available modalities and seek competent and professional care; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate designate October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate urge all residents to learn more about the potential benefits of acupuncture and herbal medicine. 20260SR0398PN2046 - 2 -
Sponsors
- Frank Farry (R, 6) · primary sponsor
- Scott Martin (R, 13)
- Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
- Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
- Patrick Stefano (R, 32)
- Rosemary Brown (R, 40)
- Culver, Lynda Schlegel (R, 27)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 20, 2026
- : Senate concurred in House amendments, Oct. 20, 2026 (50-0)
- : Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 15, 2026
Common questions
- What is SR398?
- SR398 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What does SR398 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of SR398?
- In committee as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 20, 2026 (October 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR398?
- Frank Farry (R, 6), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR398?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr398
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