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IA: Seat Belt Law Must Be Upgraded to Cover Rear Seat Passengers to Save More Lives

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Advocates has written to the Iowa House Transportation Subcommittee in support of advancing House File (HF) 2179 to enhance the current seat belt law by including rear seat passengers. This safety upgrade is critical and timely. In 2024, an estimated…

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PA: Advocates Outlines Pennsylvania Legislative Priorities

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Advocates wrote to the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee outlining legislative priorities for the Keystone State and recommendations to improve safety for Pennsylvania residents and visitors to the state. Read our letter here.

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VA: Senate Should Pass Rear Seat Belt Law and Upgrade to Primary Enforcement

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Advocates has voiced support to leadership of the Virginia Senate Committee on Transportation for House Bill 2475. The proposed legislation would require rear seat occupants to wear a seat belt. In addition, we urge upgrading the bill to primary enforcement…

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SD: Bill That Would Repeal Seat Belt Law for Adult Front Seat Passengers Will Cause Emotional, Financial Harm

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Ahead of a January 28, 2025 hearing in the South Dakota Legislature’s House Transportation Committee, Advocates has sent a letter to the Chair and Vice Chair outlining reasons why the passage of House Bill 1065 would be both deadly and…

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