PennsylvaniaPennsylvania House would honor mutual aid societies on October 27
The House would designate October 27, 2026, as “Fraternal Benefit Societies Day” to recognize Pennsylvania member groups that provide insurance and community aid.
What it does
October 27, 2026, would be “Fraternal Benefit Societies Day” in Pennsylvania. This would be a day of recognition, with no required services or funding.
Argument forAn official recognition day could draw attention to member groups that provide insurance, charitable giving, and volunteer help in Pennsylvania communities.
Argument againstA recognition day alone might do little to address the unmet community needs described in the resolution, which directs no further action.
More detail
The House would designate a day to recognize fraternal benefit societies. The recognition would apply statewide in Pennsylvania to member groups that provide insurance and community aid. The designation would recognize these groups without requiring services or setting aside money. The proposed recognition would cover October 27, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 21AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 662. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 19Reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 19Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic DevelopmentIntroduced
- Oct 21AdoptedAdopted
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