H.R.312

Recognizing October 15, 2025, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.

Complete·10/8/25
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Pennsylvania House Resolution 312 recognizes October 15, 2025, as "White Cane Safety Day" to promote awareness of the White Cane Law.

Pennsylvania House Resolution 312 recognizes October 15, 2025, as "White Cane Safety Day" to promote awareness of the White Cane Law. The resolution acknowledges the need to educate the public about the use of white canes and dog guides to keep pedestrians with impaired vision safe and independent. It highlights that blindness and severe visual impairment affect approximately 300,000 Pennsylvania residents who use travel aids like white canes or dog guides.

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Roll Call Votes

199 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Sep 29, 2025

10:45 AM

Human Services (h) Hearing

History

Oct 8, 2025

House

Adopted (199-4)

Sep 29, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Sep 11, 2025

House

Referred to Human Services