Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR617: A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 21, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 14, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, During the month of October, the United States Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recognize and celebrate "National Pedestrian Safety Month," urging motorists to slow down and be alert for pedestrians; and WHEREAS, While pedestrian safety is important year-round, "National Pedestrian Safety Month" is especially timely in October due to increased pedestrian activity at the end of the month, when children and families celebrate Halloween by trick- or-treating, requiring motorists to use extra caution; and WHEREAS, "National Pedestrian Safety Month" seeks to ensure that pedestrians are safe on sidewalks, crosswalks and anywhere that they walk without fear or stress; and WHEREAS, In 2025, pedestrian-related crashes represented 2.6% of the total reported traffic crashes in Pennsylvania, yet accounted for 15.3% of all traffic crash fatalities; and WHEREAS, The majority of these incidents occurred while pedestrians were crossing a roadway, most likely at an intersection, mid-block crossing or driveway entrance; and WHEREAS, While 61.8% of injuries happened during the day, 65% of fatalities occurred during non-daylight hours; and WHEREAS, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages motorists to use extra caution when driving in hard- to-see conditions, follow posted speed limits, especially around people on the street, around schools and in neighborhoods …
Sponsors
- Gina Curry (D, 164) · primary sponsor
- Mazzocco, Jen (D, 42)
- Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
- Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
- DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
- Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
- Jill Cooper (R, 55)
- La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 21, 2026
- : Adopted, Oct. 21, 2026 (201-2)
- : Reported as committed, Oct. 5, 2026
- : Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 14, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR617, RC 1598 (October 21, 2026): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
- House Transportation: Report Bill As Committed (October 5, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR617?
- HR617 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR617 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR617?
- Passed both chambers as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 21, 2026 (October 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR617?
- Gina Curry (D, 164), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR617?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr617
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