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SR 288

A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Brown and 6 co-sponsors

Designates April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to promote public education and safety efforts on reducing driver inattention.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SR 288

Summary of SR 288 (Session 2025-2026) – Pennsylvania

Title

A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Purpose and Intent

  • Declares April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the Commonwealth.
  • Aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and promote safe driving practices.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution designates April 2026 as a special awareness period focused on reducing distracted driving.
  • It communicates a statewide emphasis on education, outreach, and recognition of efforts to improve road safety related to driver inattention.

Note: The text provided includes a numbered list of considerations related to nursing facilities, wages, staffing, and care levels, but these items appear to be from a different document or draft text (potentially an accompanying or related policy analysis). They do not align with the explicit title and purpose of SR 288 as a Distracted Driving Awareness Month resolution. The summary below focuses strictly on the officially stated title and purpose of SR 288 as a concurrent measure recognizing Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Affected Parties

  • The general public, motorists, and Pennsylvania residents by raising awareness about distracted driving.
  • State agencies and highway safety stakeholders involved in public information campaigns, law enforcement outreach, and traffic safety education.
  • Community organizations and educational institutions that participate in road safety initiatives during April 2026.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on April 23, 2026.
  • As a resolution, it would typically proceed through standard concurrent resolution processes in the Pennsylvania Legislature, without creating new fiscal or regulatory obligations.
  • If adopted, the proclamation would take effect for April 2026 and may be used to guide state-wide messaging and events during that month.

Potential Impact

  • Enhances public awareness about the risks of distracted driving.
  • May catalyze state-sponsored campaigns, enforcement partnerships, and outreach activities during April 2026.
  • Could influence local government and community organizations to host events or disseminate educational materials on driving safety.

Additional Context

  • The bill’s sponsor list includes co-sponsors: Rosemary Brown, Nikil Saval, Elder Vogel, Sharif Street, Art Haywood, and Jay Costa.
  • The action history shows referral to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee, indicating advancement through the legislative process but not yet final passage.
  • If you are evaluating for policy or budgeting purposes, this resolution does not impose new mandates or funding obligations; it designates a month for awareness activities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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