Pennsylvania House Names November 18 Kada Scott Day
The state legislature passed a resolution to honor the Philadelphia murder victim.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Legislative Policy
The Pennsylvania State House recently passed a legislative resolution to designate November 18 as Kada Scott Day. The act honors the memory of a Philadelphia woman whose life ended in 2025.
Why it matters
The resolution serves as an official state recognition of the tragedy involving Kada Scott. It highlights the legislature's commitment to acknowledging victims of violent crime within Pennsylvania communities.
The Pennsylvania State House passed this legislative resolution to honor a victim of a high-profile case. The legal proceedings for the accused individual remain active as they await trial.
The players
Kada Scott
Kada Scott was a Philadelphia resident whose death became the subject of a state legislative resolution.
Keon King
Keon King is the individual charged with the murder of Kada Scott who is currently awaiting trial.
Pennsylvania State House
The Pennsylvania State House is the lower chamber of the state legislature responsible for passing resolutions and laws.
The details
Kada Scott disappeared on October 4, 2025, and her body was discovered two weeks later in a shallow grave located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Keon King is currently charged in connection with her murder and is awaiting trial for the crime.
Timeline
Kada Scott disappeared on October 4, 2025.
The body of Kada Scott was discovered on October 18, 2025.
November 18 is officially designated as Kada Scott Day.
Political Context
Opponents of such resolutions often argue that the legislature should focus exclusively on broader policy issues rather than individual commemorative acts. Supporters maintain that these measures are essential for public healing and recognizing victims in communities across the state.
This resolution does not change current criminal statutes or local law enforcement procedures in Philadelphia. However, it represents a formal public stance from the state government regarding the impact of violent crime on its residents.
The takeaway
Legislative resolutions are formal tools used by the state to recognize the lives of individual residents. Residents can monitor the official state house website to track future commemorative legislation and pending resolutions.
Further reading
Learn more about the state lawmaking process on the Pennsylvania Legislative Policy page.
