Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR399: A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, October 15, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, October 15, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating the month of October 2026 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to establish power and control over another in an intimate or familial relationship; and WHEREAS, Reports have indicated that domestic violence has been on the rise since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, Domestic violence impacts victims, their children, other family members, friends, neighbors and coworkers; and WHEREAS, Domestic violence affects individuals from all racial, ethnic, religious, educational, social and economic backgrounds; and WHEREAS, Domestic violence has a disproportionate impact in communities most affected by trauma exposure, structural racism and other health disparities; and WHEREAS, Barriers to accessing services increase the risk for undocumented people, people with disabilities, children, members of BIPOC communities who feel unsafe interacting with law enforcement and LGBTQ people, particularly members of the transgender community, who face difficulties accessing gender- appropriate shelter services; and WHEREAS, Domestic violence takes many forms, and the victims are often subjected to physical and emotional abuse, harassment, threats, financial abuse and stalking; and WHEREAS, Domestic violence can cause victims to suffer physical and emotional trauma, anxiety, stress and sleep deprivation and has been linked to long-term health issues; and WHEREAS, Domestic violence is a chronically underreported crime; and WHEREAS, According to the National Coalition …
Sponsors
- Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17) · primary sponsor
- Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)
- Wayne Fontana (D, 42)
- Sharif Street (D, 3)
- Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
- Timothy Kearney (D, 26)
- Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
- Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
- Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
- John Kane (D, 9)
- Lindsey Williams (D, 38)
- Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
Latest actions
- : Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 15, 2026
Common questions
- What is SR399?
- SR399 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does SR399 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of SR399?
- In committee as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 15, 2026 (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR399?
- Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR399?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr399
Source: official Pennsylvania record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.