SB 8352025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 835
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.
In committee Last action June 9, 2026: Referred to Education
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 10
- Prime sponsor
- Tracy Pennycuick
- Cosponsors (9)
- Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Steven Santarsiero
Status
In committee as of June 9, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
June 8, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed50–0
yes (50) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
April 20, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed19–0
yes (19) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Wayne Langerholc
other (3) Patty Kim, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes
March 23, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Education): Reported as CommittedPassed11–0
yes (11) Anthony Williams, Carolyn Comitta, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Doug Mastriano, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Timothy Kearney
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | House | Referred to Education |
| June 8, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| April 20, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| April 20, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| April 20, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| June 9, 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.