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PA HR414

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Markosek

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 9-15, 2026, as "National Stuttering Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania
  • Approximately 1% of adults stutter worldwide, equating to about 3 million Americans and 130,000 Pennsylvanians
  • Adult males are four times more likely to stutter than adult females; approximately 5% of children experience stuttering between ages 2-5, with 80% stopping by school age
  • Stuttering is a genetically influenced speech disorder involving repeated sounds, syllables, or words, and may be accompanied by rapid blinking, lip tremors, and speech blocks
  • Children who stutter face higher bullying risk; speech-language pathologists and trained school personnel can help with destigmatization and support

Legislative Description

Recognizing the week of May 9 through 15, 2026, as "National Stuttering Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Referred to Health

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/4/2026

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