State • Pennsylvania

HR 597: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Alopecia Areata Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Tina Marie DavisReferred

HR 597 status: Referred — Referred to Health (updated Aug 19, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score100/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 5/100

Bill summary

Official

Pennsylvania lawmakers are working to officially name September 2026 "Alopecia Areata Awareness Month." The goal is to help people learn more about this condition, which causes hair loss. The plan is currently being discussed in the state House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified.

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified.

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified.

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Increases public awareness of Alopecia Areata
  • Supports patient advocacy and community recognition

Risks

  • None identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Resolution has no binding legal or policy effect

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full resolution text was not provided

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred to Health

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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