Summary#
Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 392 commemorates the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and expresses mourning, condolences and solidarity. It does not amend an Act or set out a new law; its stated purpose is remembrance and recognition of suffering.
- The Senate resolves to commemorate the attack and mourn the deaths and human suffering that followed.
- The Senate expresses condolences to families who lost loved ones.
- The Senate expresses solidarity with innocent Israeli and Palestinian people affected by the violence and hostilities.
What it means for you#
- Pennsylvania residents: The resolution does not directly change your rights, duties, taxes, services or benefits. It records the Senate’s position.
- People affected by the violence: The resolution expresses the Senate’s mourning, condolences and solidarity, but does not create a service or other practical assistance.
Money#
No publicly available information on costs.
- The supplied text contains no appropriation, fee or other spending provision.
What is unclear#
- The supplied status information says “signed into law,” but the text shows a Senate resolution that was introduced and adopted. It does not show enactment as a statute or a change to existing law.
- The text does not set out any further action, program or support to follow from the Senate’s statements.
Case for#
- A formal Senate statement can mark the anniversary, mourn those who died and express condolences to their families.
- The resolution recognizes suffering among both Israeli and Palestinian people affected by the violence and hostilities.
Case against#
- The resolution makes statements but does not establish practical support, a program or other action addressing the suffering it describes.
- A possible limitation is that the text does not explain how its expressions of solidarity or concern about antisemitism would lead to further action.