SB 1272025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 127
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, repealing provisions relating to Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction and providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction required.
Out of committee Last action September 30, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 5
- Prime sponsor
- Doug Mastriano
- Cosponsors (4)
- David Argall, Michele Brooks, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson
Status
Out of committee as of September 30, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
May 6, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Education): Reported as CommittedPassed6–5
yes (6) David Argall, Doug Mastriano, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver
no (5) Anthony Williams, Carolyn Comitta, Dawn Keefer, Lindsey Williams, Timothy Kearney
Timeline 11
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | Senate | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) |
| June 23, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 22, 2026 | Senate | Removed from table |
| November 12, 2025 | Senate | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) |
| September 10, 2025 | Senate | Removed from table |
| September 10, 2025 | Senate | Laid on the table |
| June 23, 2025 | Senate | Removed from table |
| June 23, 2025 | Senate | Laid on the table |
| May 6, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| May 6, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | 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.