Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 653: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, providing for panic alerts.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 653 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 20, 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 safety and security, providing for panic alerts. Primary sponsor: Marla Brown (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): Referred to Communications & Technology.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marla Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Bud Cook | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Lee James | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
“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 Communications & Technology