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PA SR62

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christine Tartaglione

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2025 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, marking the 24th anniversary of the national designation

  • Cites statistics that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have been raped in the U.S., and 81% of women and 43% of men have experienced sexual harassment or assault

  • Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), which operates rape crisis centers in all 67 Pennsylvania counties

  • Adopts the 2025 theme "Together We Act, United We Change" to emphasize collective action in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment

  • Commits the Senate to empowering survivors and working with communities to end sexual violence in Pennsylvania

Legislative Description

Recognizing the month of April 2025 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

3/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules & Executive Nominations3/28/2025

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