Pennsylvania SB 1097: An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 57 (Notaries Public) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act, further providing for heading of chapter, for short title of chapter, for definitions, for applicability and for form of unsworn declaration, and, in revised uniform law on notarial acts, further providing for authority to perform notarial act, providing for notarial act performed by remotely located individual and further providing for notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record and selection of technology.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 1328
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE BILL
No. 1097
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MASTRIANO AND MARTIN, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
AN ACT
Amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes, in special observances, providing for
family recognition.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Title 38 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read:
CHAPTER 17
FAMILY RECOGNITION
Sec.
1701. Definitions (Reserved).
1702. Family Day.
§ 1701. Definitions (Reserved).
§ 1702. Family Day.
(a) Legislative findings and declarations.--The General
Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Strong families are the cornerstone of this
Commonwealth's moral, civic and economic life.
(2) Family relationships nurture the character, well-
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being and civic responsibility of children and adults and
contribute directly to safe neighborhoods, successful schools
and healthy communities.
(3) Across the United States, several states have
enacted or proclaimed observances recognizing the day
following Thanksgiving as "Family Day," underscoring the
essential relationship between strong families and strong
communities.
(4) Pennsylvania should encourage residents to devote
time to strengthen family bonds through shared meals,
service, worship, recreation and other activities that
promote unity and mutual support.
(5) Recognizing a voluntary Family Day will affirm the
vital role of families in community life.
(b) Family Day.--
(1) The fourth Friday of November each year is
designated as Family Day.
(2) The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation
encouraging residents of this Commonwealth to observe Family
Day with activities that strengthen family bonds, including
shared meals, volunteer service, worship and recreation, and
by inviting schools, faith-based organizations and community
institutions to promote family unity.
(3) Family Day may not be a paid holiday and does not
require the closure of State offices, political subdivisions,
school districts, businesses or other institutions.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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