Bill > SB0564

This bill amends the 1937 Pennsylvania law that defines the use of travel aids by blind individuals, such as canes and dog guides, and provides penalties for violations. Key provisions include: - Updating the definition of "blind" to refer to individuals with 20/200 or less visual acuity or a field of vision less than 20 degrees. - Specifying that canes used by blind individuals should be predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip. - Increasing the penalties for violating provisions related to travel aids used by blind individuals. The bill introduces new misdemeanor and felony charges, with fines up to $7,500 and prison sentences up to 15 years, depending on whether the violation caused injury or death to the blind individual or their dog guide.