HB453Introduced in the House
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing fordefinitions relating to intrastate mutual aid; and, in emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for definitions.
Introduced by Jessica Benham, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing fordefinitions relating to intrastate mutual aid; and, in emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for definitions.
Where it stands
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
June 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: PN0435, Reported as Committed · April 21, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Kane | 9 | Yes |
| Lisa Baker | 20 | Yes |
| Tracy Pennycuick | 24 | Not Voting |
| Cris Dush | 25 | Yes |
| Doug Mastriano | 33 | Yes |
| Wayne Langerholc | 35 | Yes |
| Lindsey Williams | 38 | Yes |
| Kim Ward | 39 | Yes |
| Katie Muth | 44 | Yes |
| Nick Pisciottano | 45 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (203-0)
In the Senate
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
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