Bill > J01420

This resolution, a formal request from the legislative body to the Governor, asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate January 19-23, 2026, as National Passenger Safety Week within New York State. The resolution highlights the significant number of traffic fatalities involving passenger vehicle occupants, citing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which indicates an increase in traffic deaths driven by factors like speeding, impaired driving, and not wearing seat belts. It emphasizes that passengers, particularly young people, have a crucial role in promoting road safety by speaking up against unsafe driving behaviors, and that parents should educate their children on the importance of this. The resolution concludes by requesting that a copy of this official request be sent to the Governor.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1420