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PA HR328

Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Pugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October 5-11, 2025 as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania with the theme "Charge into Fire Safety" focused on battery and charger safety

  • Cites NFPA statistics that home fires killed more than 2,800 people in the U.S. in 2021 and fire departments responded to 338,000 home fires

  • References the 2024 Consumer Product Safety Commission recall of 132,000 Baseus magnetic power banks due to overheating that caused 39 fires and 13 burn injuries

  • Urges residents, landlords, and businesses to follow fire prevention safety messages including using certified chargers, unplugging fully charged devices, and properly recycling lithium-ion batteries

  • Commends firefighters, first responders, and support personnel for their fire prevention and emergency response efforts

Legislative Description

Recognizing the week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness9/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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