PA HR312

Designates October 15, 2025, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania, aligning with the federal designation established by Congress on October 6, 1964

Approximately 300,000 Pennsylvania residents are affected by blindness and severe visual impairment

Pennsylvania's existing White Cane Law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way and stop for pedestrians carrying a white cane or accompanied by a guide dog

Acknowledges the need for public education about white canes and guide dogs to promote safety and independence for visually impaired pedestrians