PennsylvaniaPennsylvania House recognizes Fire Prevention Week in 2026
The Pennsylvania House would recognize October 4 through 10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week and urge residents, landlords and businesses to heed safety messages.
What it does
The House would recognize October 4 through 10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania.
The House would urge residents, landlords and businesses to follow Fire Prevention Week safety messages published by the National Fire Protection Association.
The House would commend firefighters, other first responders and their supporters for work to prevent and fight fires.
Argument forA statewide reminder about safe charging and battery handling could help residents spot fire risks and take steps to protect their homes.
Argument againstResidents, landlords and businesses could feel pressured to follow broad safety advice even when some steps may be difficult or costly for them.
More detail
The House would recognize October 4 through 10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania. The recognition applies in Pennsylvania. The recognized week runs from October 4 through October 10, 2026.
The House would urge residents, landlords and businesses to heed Fire Prevention Week safety messages. The request covers all Pennsylvania residents, landlords and businesses. The messages are available on the National Fire Protection Association's public website. The resolution ties the request to Fire Prevention Week; it gives no other timing.
The House would commend firefighters, other first responders and their supporters for their fire prevention and response work. The commendation covers firefighters, other first responders and people who support their efforts.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
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Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Sep 30Reported as committedLatest
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Aug 25Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency PreparednessIntroduced
- Sep 30Reported as committedLatest
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