![]() Please email or call your legislators to support SB 191, the Vulnerable User bill! See customizable message below The Vulnerable User bill has been a top priority on our legislative agenda. This bill has come before the legislature several times in recent years, but for various reasons has never made it over the finish line. This year could be different--but only if we all speak up! Since our last newsletter, SB 191, the 2013 version of the Vulnerable User Bill, has made it out of committee and was put on the Senate Calendar. Then on April 18 it was referred by the Senate to the Committee on Insurance and Real Estate. Read the Bill Read the Plain Language Summary This bill is not as strong as we would like it to be, but progress is made in increments. We need to speak up now to keep this bill moving and approved during the 2013 legislative session. Scroll down for a sample message and FAQs. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Please email or call your legislators to support the Vulnerable User bill! See customizable message below ___________________________________________________________________________________
Customizable Message in Support of Vulnerable User BillDear [Your State Senator and Representative--FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR]
As a constituent, cyclist and a proponent of bikeable, walkable communities, I am writing in support of Senate Bill 191, “An Act Concerning the Penalty for Causing Harm to a Vulnerable User of a Public Way.” I urge you to support SB 191 too. SB 191 is an important step toward raising awareness of vulnerable road users and holding reckless drivers accountable for crashes that involve the serious injury or death of a vulnerable road user. SB 191 would:
I hope you will support this important bill this year. Sincerely, Your Name Your Address [please copy bikewalkct@bikewalkct.org] Comments are closed.
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