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PA HR195

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Pugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2025 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania

  • Cites 558,899 children were victims of abuse and neglect nationally in 2022, with 4,720 substantiated cases in Pennsylvania in 2023 and 57 child deaths from abuse

  • Notes 82% of substantiated child abuse reports in Pennsylvania in 2023 came from mandated reporters

  • Commends individuals, community groups, and organizations working to treat and prevent child abuse throughout the Commonwealth

  • Urges all Pennsylvanians to participate in preventing child abuse

Legislative Description

Designating the month of April 2025 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

12/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Children & Youth4/16/2025

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