Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1501: An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Freedmen Affairs to provide certain individuals with unfulfilled statutory obligations from the Reconstruction era and craft systemic policy solutions for the socioeconomic impacts of slavery.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1501 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on October 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Freedmen Affairs to provide certain individuals with unfulfilled statutory obligations from the Reconstruction era and craft systemic policy solutions for the socioeconomic impacts of slavery. Primary sponsor: Sharif Street (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 26, 2026): Referred to State Government.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharif Street | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“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 State Government