PennsylvaniaPennsylvania House would recognize a day remembering transgender lives lost
The Pennsylvania House would mark November 20, 2026, as Transgender Day of Remembrance to honor transgender people lost to violence.
What it does
The House would recognize November 20, 2026, as Transgender Day of Remembrance in Pennsylvania, honoring transgender people whose lives were lost to violence.
Argument forOfficial recognition could help grieving families feel acknowledged and draw attention to violence against transgender people.
Argument againstRecognition alone may offer little practical protection for transgender people facing violence, because the resolution only marks a day of remembrance.
More detail
The House would recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance. The recognition would apply in Pennsylvania and honor transgender people lost to violence. The designated day would be November 20, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 23Referred to JudiciaryIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting