States

NY: Advocates Urges New York Leaders to Enact Sammy’s Law

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Advocates is calling on New York leaders to enact “Sammy’s Law” as part of this year’s budget process. This measure will improve safety by permitting New York City to decrease speed limits from 25 to 20 miles per hour (mph)…

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HI: Advocates Leads Call for YES Vote in State Senate to Lower BAC to .05%, Save Lives

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Advocates is leading a group of safety and public health organizations calling on members of the Hawaii State Senate to vote YES on Senate Bill (SB) 2384 which would lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit to .05 percent.…

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LA: Advocates Heralds Passage of Lifesaving Drunk Driving Law in Louisiana

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement on Passage of Senate Bill (SB) 7 to Upgrade Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Law for Drunk Drivers This Safety Victory Will Save Lives in Louisiana March 1, 2024 | Yesterday, the Louisiana State Legislature passed Senate…

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MI: Advocates Supports Improving Child Passenger Safety

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Advocates wrote to Senate leaders in support of House Bill (HB) 4511 to establish protections for child passengers. HB 4511 will improve child passenger safety by requiring children to be restrained in a rear-facing safety seat until at least age…

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