Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 579: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school security, providing for school armed guards.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 579 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school security, providing for school armed guards. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Borowicz (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Borowicz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Aaron Bernstine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Wendy Fink | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Joe Hamm | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Milou Mackenzie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 131 |
| Brad Roae | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| David Rowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Stephenie Scialabba | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Ryan Warner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Dane Watro | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Judiciary