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PA HB1983
Bill
Status
10/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Rabb
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AI Summary
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Designates the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Pennsylvania, coinciding with the federal Columbus Day holiday
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Acknowledges Pennsylvania exists on tribal lands of the Erie, Haudenosaunee, Lenape, Munsee, Shawnee, and Susquehannock peoples
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References historical harms including the Doctrine of Discovery, broken treaties like the Treaty of Shackamaxon, and Indian Residential Schools such as the Carlisle Indian Industrial School
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Does not require employers to treat the day as a legal holiday or provide paid leave to employees
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Designating the second Monday in October each year as Indigenous Peoples' Day in this Commonwealth.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
10/23/2025