A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a Senate resolution (non-binding) that expresses support for a National Move Over Law Day. Move over laws require drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and other roadside workers. The resolution calls for national, state, and regional organizations to spread awareness about these laws.
Who Benefits and How
Emergency responders (police, firefighters, EMS), tow truck operators, highway maintenance workers, and roadside assistance personnel benefit from increased public awareness of move over laws, which could reduce injuries and deaths. Families of roadside workers and first responders may see improved safety for their loved ones.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears any direct burden from this resolution. It is a non-binding expression of support with no mandates, funding requirements, or regulatory changes. Incident management organizations are encouraged (not required) to promote awareness.
Key Provisions
- Expresses Senate support for National Move Over Law Day goals
- Urges national, state, and regional incident management organizations to spread awareness of state move over laws
- Calls for public education on the dangers of not observing move over laws
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
A Senate resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day to promote awareness of state move over laws that protect emergency responders and roadside workers
Who Benefits
- Emergency responders (police, firefighters, EMS)
- Tow truck operators
- Highway maintenance workers
Who Bears Costs
- None - non-binding resolution
Key Policy Areas
Transportation Safety, Public Safety, Emergency Services
Primary Purpose
A Senate resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day to promote awareness of state move over laws that protect emergency responders and roadside workers
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Raise public awareness about move over laws to protect emergency responders and roadside workers through a non-binding Senate resolution"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mrs. Fischer) submitted the following …
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment …
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and …
Introduced in Senate
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