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PA SR84

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Doug Mastriano

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Senate Resolution reaffirming Good Friday as a Pennsylvania state holiday, consistent with existing Legal Holiday Law

  • Acknowledges Good Friday's significance in Christian faith as commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

  • Notes that 12 other states officially recognize Good Friday as a state holiday, including New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana

  • States that maintaining Good Friday as a legal holiday enables Pennsylvanians to observe the day through worship and family gatherings without workplace hindrance

  • Non-binding resolution introduced by Senator Mastriano on April 17, 2025, and referred to Rules and Executive Nominations committee

Legislative Description

Reaffirming Good Friday as a State holiday, consistent with existing law, and fearlessly acknowledging its enduring significance as the day when Jesus Christ, out of divine love, laid down His life for the redemption of mankind, which is a truth that remains central to the Christian faith and foundational to the moral and spiritual life of this Commonwealth.

Last Action

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules & Executive Nominations4/17/2025

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