HB 21762025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 2176
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for social media literacy education.
In committee Last action May 1, 2026: Referred to Education
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 22
- Prime sponsor
- Jim Prokopiak
- Cosponsors (21)
- Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Dan Williams, Darisha K. Parker, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Jacklyn Rusnock, Joe Ciresi, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Jose Giral, Justin Fleming, La'Tasha Mayes, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Melissa Shusterman, Nikki Rivera, Robert Freeman, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan
Status
In committee as of May 1, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
April 27, 2026House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed115–85
yes (115) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Amen Brown, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Anita Kulik, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Craig Williams, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Williams, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jen Mazzocco, Jennifer O'Mara, Jessica Benham, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Joanna Mcclinton, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hogan, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Kathleen Tomlinson, Keith Harris, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Ryan Bizzarro, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Tina Davis, Valerie Gaydos
no (85) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Alec Ryncavage, Andrea Verobish, Andrew Kuzma, Ann Flood, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Catherine Wallen, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Dallas Kephart, Dan Moul, Dane Watro, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Gary Day, Jack Rader, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jeff Olsommer, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jill Cooper, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Kerry Benninghoff, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Parke Wentling, Perry A. Stambaugh, R. Lee James, Rich Irvin, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Steven Mentzer, Thomas Kutz, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
other (1) John Lawrence
April 27, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed22–15
yes (22) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Gina Curry, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Justin Fleming, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan
no (15) Ann Flood, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joshua Kail, Kristin Marcell, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Thomas Kutz, Zachary Mako
February 4, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Education): Report Bill As CommittedPassed14–12
yes (14) Aerion Abney, Carol Kazeem, Danielle Friel Otten, Gina Curry, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jennifer O'Mara, Jim Prokopiak, Marylouise Isaacson, Napoleon J. Nelson, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Tarah Probst
no (12) Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Bryan Cutler, Dane Watro, Jason Ortitay, Jill Cooper, John Schlegel, Joseph D'Orsie, Marc Anderson, Milou Mackenzie, Roman Kozak, Stephenie Scialabba
Timeline 10
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Education |
| April 27, 2026 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| April 27, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| April 15, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| April 15, 2026 | House | Second consideration |
| April 14, 2026 | House | Removed from table |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| February 4, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Reported as committed |
| January 30, 2026 | House | Referred to Education |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.