HR 208 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit and issue a report on the services, processes and wait times in the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services within the Department of Labor and Industry.

House Resolution 208 directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study wait times, service processes, and operational challenges at two state offices: the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services within the Department of Labor and Industry. The committee must examine current wait times for services, assess how delays affect individuals seeking support, and explore solutions like contracting with nonprofit organizations to improve efficiency. The study requires a report to the General Assembly within 180 days, focusing on concrete findings about service delivery rather than mandating policy changes. This resolution does not alter existing services but aims to inform potential improvements for Pennsylvanians with vision impairments who rely on these programs.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Last action Jul 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1520 Printer's No. PN3065 · 6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was updated from a standard study request to a mandatory 'Performance Audit' with a stricter 180-day deadline. The scope was expanded to include a financial evaluation of program efficiency and an analysis of legislative barriers to service delivery. Sponsors were also updated to reflect the new committee report status.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a general study of wait times to a comprehensive performance audit that now requires a financial efficiency review and an analysis of regulatory barriers.
REQUIREMENT

Changed the directive from a standard 'study' to a mandatory 'Performance Audit'.

Added a requirement to evaluate whether program funds are being used in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Added a requirement to identify legislative or regulatory issues that may be inhibiting service delivery.

Added a requirement to analyze how extended wait times impact consumers' potential professional opportunities.

TIMELINE

Maintained the 180-day reporting deadline but added urgency through the 'Performance Audit' designation.

TECHNICAL

Updated the list of bill sponsors and added a reference to the committee's amended report.

Floor votes · House Jul 1, 2026

How they voted

2001
Passed
Total votes 201
Jul 1, 2026
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
98 Yea 1 Nay
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jul 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Human Services
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors

Sponsors