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Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026

This bill aims to protect people near disabled vehicles and road workers by improving safety standards and data collection. It expands public awareness campaigns to encourage drivers to slow down or move over when passing roadside incidents or construction zones.
Key points
Inclusion of disabled vehicle occupants and associated pedestrians in federal highway safety programs.
Establishment of expert working groups to analyze data and find solutions for roadside and work zone crashes.
Expansion of 'Move Over or Slow Down' awareness campaigns to include disabled vehicles and road workers.
Annual reporting on the effectiveness and allocation of emergency safety funds for road construction zones.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3871
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2026-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3871.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Inclusion of disabled vehicle occupants and associated pedestrians in federal highway safety programs.
  • Establishment of expert working groups to analyze data and find solutions for roadside and work zone crashes.
  • Expansion of 'Move Over or Slow Down' awareness campaigns to include disabled vehicles and road workers.
  • Annual reporting on the effectiveness and allocation of emergency safety funds for road construction zones.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2026-02-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport Security