Truck Stop Safety Act
Truck Stop Safety Act: Mandatory Public Safety Signs
The Truck Stop Safety Act was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill addresses popular issues like safety and mental health, most individual bills introduced in the House never receive a vote or a floor debate.
Key Points
- This bill requires truck stops that are built or improved using certain federal funds to post safety information for the public.
- The signs must include details about human trafficking, such as warning signs to look for and the phone number for the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
- Facilities must also display information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, making it clear that help is free, private, and available at any time.
- The goal is to use these high-traffic locations to reach people who might be in danger or in need of mental health support.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Truck Stop Safety Act
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