Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 806: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for Pennsylvania student journalism protection.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 806 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 4, 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, providing for Pennsylvania student journalism protection. Primary sponsor: Melissa Shusterman (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Shusterman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Aerion Abney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Jen Mazzocco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Jenn O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 165 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Brian Rasel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Paul Takac | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
“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 Education