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PA HB 579

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An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school security, providing for school armed guards.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 579 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 579 is in committee as of 2025-02-12 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-12): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 579 about?

PA HB 579 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school security, providing for school armed guards.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 579?

Stephanie Borowicz is the primary sponsor of PA HB 579, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Introduced
Latest action
2025-02-12 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Stephanie Borowiczprimary
  • Joe Hammcosponsor
  • Brad Roaecosponsor
  • Milou Mackenziecosponsor
  • Ryan Warnercosponsor
  • Stephenie Scialabbacosponsor
  • Dane Watrocosponsor
  • Aaron Bernstinecosponsor
  • Wendy Finkcosponsor
  • Brian Smithcosponsor
  • David Rowecosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-12

    Referred to Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

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