Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 541: 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
SB 541 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 2, 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: Art Haywood (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Haywood | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Rosemary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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