PennsylvaniaPennsylvania House recognizes September 2026 as Recovery Month
The Pennsylvania House recognizes September 2026 as National Recovery Month and urges residents to encourage people in recovery and share resources.
What it does
The House recognizes September 2026 as National Recovery Month in Pennsylvania, honoring people recovering from substance use disorders.
The resolution urges Pennsylvanians to support people in recovery with encouragement and resources, and to inspire others with substance use disorders to seek recovery.
Argument forRecognizing recovery could help people feel supported and encourage residents to share resources with people seeking long-term recovery.
Argument againstSome may see an official observance as limited action, since it asks residents to offer encouragement and resources but does not require treatment or support services.
More detail
The House recognizes September 2026 as National Recovery Month in Pennsylvania. The recognition covers the month of September 2026 in Pennsylvania. The recognition applies to September 2026.
The resolution calls on Pennsylvanians to recognize people in recovery and offer encouragement and resources. The request is directed to all Pennsylvanians and concerns people recovering from substance use disorders, as well as people who may begin recovery. The resolution places this request alongside the September 2026 observance.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 612. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 28Reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Human Services): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 8Referred to Human ServicesIntroduced
- Sep 30AdoptedAdopted
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