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MT: Vote YES on HB 586 to Improve Child Passenger Safety

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Child safety seats are proven lifesavers Vote YES on House Bill (HB) 586! The Issue: Motor vehicle crashes are among the leading causes of death for children under age 14 in the U.S. In 2023, 1,019 children ages 14 and…

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NC: Advocates Supports Bill to Establish Protections for Child Passengers, Suggests Enhancements

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Advocates has sent a letter to members of the North Carolina House of Representatives’ Committee on Judiciary 1 in support of provisions in House Bill (HB) 368 to establish protections for child passengers. However, we recommend making a few small,…

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MT: Time to Join 49 Others States in Passing Law to Ban Texting and Driving – House Should Vote YES on SB 359

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Distracted driving poses a danger to all road users, yet Montana has no distracted driving law. Montana is the only state without a law to curb distracted driving. SB 359 will prohibit handheld use of an electronic device while driving…

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WA: Advocates Urges Legislature to Pass Bill to Tackle Deadly Issues of Reckless Driving, Excessive Speeding

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Advocates has announced support in a letter to leaders of the Washington State Legislature for enactment of House Bill (HB) 1596 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program. Traffic fatalities are rising in Washington, and speeding is a major…

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