Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act
Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act
Plain Language Summary
# Summary: Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act (S 944) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to improve safety for people using active transportation—such as walking, cycling, and using scooters or skateboards. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this focus typically address infrastructure improvements, safety standards, education programs, or funding to reduce injuries and deaths among pedestrians and cyclists. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-motorized travelers, as well as communities and cities that would implement related safety measures.
The bill is named after Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, suggesting it may have been inspired by a specific incident or advocacy by her family. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (S 944) remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote in the Senate. This means it's still in the early legislative stage and would need committee approval and broader support before it could be considered by the full Senate.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.