Pennsylvania HR615: A Resolution recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 14, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, On October 6, 1964, the Congress of the United States designated October 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety Day"; and WHEREAS, Blindness and severe visual impairment affect approximately 300,000 Pennsylvania residents; and WHEREAS, Persons with impaired vision use travel aids such as a white cane or dog guides to get around public streets and sidewalks and places of public accommodation; and WHEREAS, The travel aids, known as "White Canes," are universally recognized as symbols representing vision loss; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has a White Cane Law requiring drivers of vehicles to yield the right-of-way to any totally or partially blind pedestrian carrying a clearly visible white cane or accompanied by a guide dog and take necessary precautions to avoid injuring or endangering the pedestrian, including stopping their vehicle; and WHEREAS, Greater awareness of Pennsylvania's White Cane Law leads to safer, more attentive driving in general, enhancing the safety of all pedestrians, including children, elders and people with disabilities; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the need to educate the public about the use of white canes and dog guides to …

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Sponsors

• Kristine Howard (D, 167) · primary sponsor
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Kristin Marcell (R, 178)
• Steven Mentzer (R, 97)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)

Latest actions

1. October 21, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 21, 2026
2. October 21, 2026: Adopted, Oct. 21, 2026 (201-2)
3. September 28, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026
4. September 14, 2026: Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, Sept. 14, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR615, RC 1597 (October 21, 2026): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Human Services: Report Bill As Committed (September 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR615?

HR615 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR615 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR615?

Passed both chambers as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 21, 2026 (October 21, 2026).

Who sponsored HR615?

Kristine Howard (D, 167), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR615?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr615