Stop Underrides Act 2.0

# Stop Underrides Act 2.0 Summary **What it does:** This bill aims to improve safety standards for large trucks by requiring better protection against "underride accidents." An underride occurs when a smaller vehicle slides under a large truck or trailer during a collision, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. The legislation would mandate stronger barriers and safety devices on trucks and trailers to prevent smaller vehicles from sliding underneath them. **Who it affects:** The bill would impact truck manufacturers and trucking companies (who would need to install or upgrade safety equipment) and the general driving public, particularly drivers of passenger vehicles who share roads with large trucks. Safety advocates and families affected by underride accidents support such measures. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.

It was sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). The bill would need to pass committee review, Senate debate and voting, then go through the House of Representatives before potentially becoming law.