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Pennsylvania's General Assembly meets in two- year sessions. A new two-year session began in January, 2009.

Information on legislators, bills, or session days can be found at the General Assembly website (http://www.legis.state.pa.us/ ). Click on the Session tab to find out more information on specific bills.

Review bills below that have been introduced that relate to child health and safety and medical practice.

House Bill 47: Providing for education for parents relating to sudden infant death syndrome and sudden unexpected death of infants; establishing the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Education and Prevention Program; and providing for duties of the Department of Health.

Hearing in Harrisburg on March 12 for HB 47.
Check the Infant Safe Sleep Initiative under Advocacy Special Projects for more PA AAP information related to this topic.

Watch for bills that impact Pennsylvania children or your pediatric practice.
Exercise your right as a citizen to tell your legislator your comments on bills that have been introduced.
If you have not met with your state senator or representative, make an appointment to discuss your interest in pediatric issues. Local legislators need credible sources of information in their community.

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