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Roadway Safety Advocate: A Voice for Crash Victims

This new law establishes a National Roadway Safety Advocate within the Department of Transportation. This advocate will gather feedback and recommendations from road crash victims and their families, then communicate these to the authorities. This ensures citizens have a direct say in improving road safety and better access to relevant information.
Key points
Creation of a new National Roadway Safety Advocate position to represent the interests of crash victims.
The Advocate will collect and relay recommendations from affected individuals to authorities, influencing road safety policies.
Citizens will gain easier access to information about Department of Transportation activities in plain language.
The Advocate will publish educational materials and build relationships with stakeholders to enhance engagement.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act
Print number: S 415
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2025-02-05
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Roadway Safety Advocate: A Voice for Crash Victims

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 415.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a new National Roadway Safety Advocate position to represent the interests of crash victims.
  • The Advocate will collect and relay recommendations from affected individuals to authorities, influencing road safety policies.
  • Citizens will gain easier access to information about Department of Transportation activities in plain language.
  • The Advocate will publish educational materials and build relationships with stakeholders to enhance engagement.

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. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

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 2025-12-23.

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Transport Security