HB468

Designating the first Monday in February each year as Emancipation Day in this Commonwealth.

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Designates the first Monday in February each year as Emancipation Day in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania HB468 designates the first Monday in February each year as Emancipation Day in the Commonwealth. This act commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States, following the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment. The designation serves to honor the historical significance of this event and the contributions of Pennsylvania in the abolishment of slavery. The act does not mandate employers to treat this day as a legal or official holiday or to provide paid leave.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House State Government: PN0451, Report Bill As Committed

17 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

9:30 AM

State Government (h) Hearing

History

Oct 28, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Oct 28, 2025

House

First consideration

Oct 28, 2025

House

Laid on the table