A Resolution recognizing October 15, 2024, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates October 15, 2024, as White Cane Safety Day in Pennsylvania to honor individuals with vision loss. It highlights the state's existing law requiring drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs. The measure also calls for increased public education about these safety measures to protect people with visual impairments.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 19, 2024
Last action Oct 2, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 2, 2024
How they voted
25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Oct 2, 2024
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 2, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
Oct 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Sep 19, 2024
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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