HR 524 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

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
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
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