PennsylvaniaHouse would recognize October 9 as Ageism Awareness Day
The Pennsylvania House would recognize October 9, 2026, as Ageism Awareness Day, highlighting how unfair treatment based on age affects older adults and others.
What it does
The House would recognize October 9, 2026, as Ageism Awareness Day in Pennsylvania, drawing attention to unfair treatment based on age.
Argument forA day focused on ageism could encourage respect for older adults and help residents notice unfair treatment based on age.
Argument againstRecognizing a day may raise awareness, but it may not lead employers, landlords, or health care providers to change age-based treatment.
More detail
The House would recognize October 9, 2026, as Ageism Awareness Day in Pennsylvania. The recognition applies statewide and concerns stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination based on age. The proposed recognition names October 9, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 6AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 623. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 29Reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Aging & Older Adult Services): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 22Referred to Aging & Older Adult ServicesIntroduced
- Oct 6AdoptedAdopted
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