Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3871

119th Congress

Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 12, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Cosponsors

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Summary

This bill aims to reduce deaths that occur on roadsides and in work zones, such as construction areas on highways. Based on the title, it likely includes safety measures to protect both workers and drivers in these high-risk areas.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced2/12/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026

This bill aims to reduce deaths that occur on roadsides and in work zones, such as construction areas on highways. Based on the title, it likely includes safety measures to protect both workers and drivers in these high-risk areas.

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This bill aims to reduce deaths that occur on roadsides and in work zones, such as construction areas on highways. Based on the title, it likely includes safety measures to protect both workers and drivers in these high-risk areas.

Bill Number: 3871
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3871
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Summary: This bill aims to reduce deaths that occur on roadsides and in work zones, such as construction areas on highways. Based on the title, it likely includes safety measures to protect both workers and drivers in these high-risk areas.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to reduce deaths that occur on roadsides and in work zones, such as construction areas on highways. Based on the title, it likely includes safety measures to protect both workers and drivers in these high-risk areas.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on preventing fatalities that happen along roadsides and in work zones where road construction or maintenance occurs.
It likely establishes new safety standards or requirements for protecting workers who perform their jobs near traffic.
The legislation may include provisions to improve driver awareness and behavior in work zones.
The bill could provide funding or incentives for states to implement enhanced safety measures in construction areas.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect highway workers, construction crews, emergency responders, and other personnel who work near traffic. It would also impact drivers who travel through work zones by potentially introducing new traffic rules or safety requirements. State transportation departments may need to adopt new practices or receive federal support to implement safety improvements.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3871, 119th Congress (2026). "Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3871

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