An Act ensuring the safety and dignity of first responders (Halo Act)
Sponsored By: Richard G. Wells Jr. (Democratic), Steven George Xiarhos (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Richard G. Wells Jr.
Democratic • House
Steven George Xiarhos
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Republican • Senate
Donald H. Wong
Republican • House
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
Republican • House
Hannah Kane
Republican • House
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Democratic • House
John J. Marsi
Republican • House
Joseph D. McKenna
Republican • House
Justin Thurber
Republican • House
Kelly A. Dooner
Republican • Senate
Kelly W. Pease
Republican • House
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Republican • House
Marc T. Lombardo
Republican • House
Marcus S. Vaughn
Republican • House
Margaret R. Scarsdale
Democratic • House
Michael J. Soter
Republican • House
Michael O. Moore
Democratic • Senate
Patrick M. O'Connor
Republican • Senate
Ryan C. Fattman
Republican • Senate
Steven J. Ouellette
Democratic • House
Steven S. Howitt
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
3/26/2026HouseHearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
9/16/2025legislatureSenate concurred
2/27/2025SenateReferred to the committee on The Judiciary
2/27/2025HouseReported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
House
Bill Text
As Filed
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