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Tristan's Law: Enhancing Child Safety Near Ice Cream Trucks

This law aims to improve the safety of children buying food from frozen dessert trucks. It introduces new equipment requirements for these vehicles to make them more visible and alert drivers to the presence of children. The goal is to reduce pedestrian accidents near ice cream trucks.
Key points
Frozen dessert trucks will be required to have flashing signal lamps, a stop signal arm, a convex mirror, and a front crossing arm to enhance child visibility.
States that adopt these safety laws will receive federal funding to support these improvements.
A study will be conducted on pedestrian injuries related to frozen dessert trucks to develop further safety measures.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2380
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tristan's Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2380.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Frozen dessert trucks will be required to have flashing signal lamps, a stop signal arm, a convex mirror, and a front crossing arm to enhance child visibility.
  • States that adopt these safety laws will receive federal funding to support these improvements.
  • A study will be conducted on pedestrian injuries related to frozen dessert trucks to develop further safety measures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Transport Security