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ACR 74

Relative to Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 69 co-sponsors

California establishes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to promote rider safety education and practices through public awareness campaigns and designated observance.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 100, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 74

Legislative bill overview

ACR 74 designates a specific month in California as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to promote public education and safety practices among motorcycle riders and the general public. The resolution has been officially enacted and filed with the California Secretary of State as of June 2025.

Why is this important

Motorcycle riders experience disproportionately high rates of injury and fatality compared to other vehicle operators. Official awareness campaigns and designated months can increase visibility of safety practices, encourage helmet use, and promote driver education—potentially reducing accident rates and severity of injuries.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost-benefit debate: Critics may question whether a symbolic designation generates meaningful behavioral change or represents performative governance without substantive safety funding
  • Timing ambiguity: The bill text does not specify which month was designated, raising questions about whether it conflicts with existing awareness initiatives or when promotional efforts would actually occur
  • Enforcement limitations: A resolution alone does not mandate safety programs, funding, or enforcement mechanisms, relying instead on voluntary compliance and public cooperation

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

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