A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 527

119th Congress

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Dec 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Blumenthal

D - CT

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This resolution supports National Move Over Law Day to protect traffic incident management responders including law enforcement, fire personnel, EMS, tow truck operators, and transportation workers. In 2024, 46 responders were killed due to roadside collisions while performing their duties.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports National Move Over Law Day to protect traffic incident management responders including law enforcement, fire personnel, EMS, tow truck operators, and transportation workers. In 2024, 46 responders were killed due to roadside collisions while performing their duties.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

46 traffic incident responders killed in 2024 from roadside collisions
All 50 states have move over laws requiring drivers to change lanes
Laws require slowing down and passing with caution when unable to move over
Supports Crash Responder Safety Week in November
Urges public awareness of move over law requirements
Protects law enforcement, fire, EMS, tow operators, and transportation workers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Impacts emergency responders and roadside workers at risk of being struck, drivers who need education on move over laws, families of responders killed in roadside incidents, and highway safety overall. Could prevent dozens of responder deaths annually.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Accidents

Commemorative events and holidays

Roads and highways

State and local government operations

Worker safety and health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

527, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-527