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SCR 168

Relative to Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Alanis and 19 co-sponsors

Designates a California Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to promote public-focused safety campaigns, education, and outreach without new funding or mandates.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 82, Statutes of 2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 168

Summary: SCR 168 (Session 2025-2026) – Relative to Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California

Purpose and intent

  • SCR 168-designation resolution seeks to recognize and designate a specific month as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California.
  • The measure is intended to raise public awareness about motorcycle safety, promote safe driving behaviors among motorists and motorcyclists, and reduce motorcycle-involved crashes and injuries.

Key provisions and changes

  • Proclamation/Recognition: The resolution formally designates a month (as determined by the resolution’s language) within California as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
  • Public Awareness Emphasis: Encourages awareness campaigns, education, and outreach to improve safety on California roadways.
  • No new funding authorization: Based on typical SCR resolutions, it does not itself create a new appropriation or mandate; rather, it serves as a formal acknowledgment and call to action for relevant stakeholders (state agencies, safety organizations, and the public).

Who or what is affected

  • Road users: Motorists and motorcycle riders statewide, who would be affected by heightened awareness and safety messaging.
  • State agencies and public safety partners: Departments and organizations involved in traffic safety and rider education may be encouraged to participate in events, campaigns, or outreach tied to the designated month.
  • The general public: Individuals across California who share the road with motorcyclists and may benefit from increased safety awareness.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and committee referrals: Introduced in April 2026, referred to the Senate Rules Committee (RLS) and later to other steps as part of the normal resolution process.
  • Committee and floor actions:
    • April–May 2026: Referred to committee; chair/committee actions include adoption and reporting.
    • May 11, 2026: Read and adopted in the Senate, ordered to the Assembly.
    • May 18, 2026: Passed from the Assembly committee of referral and adopted on the Assembly floor; ordered to consent calendar.
    • May 18, 2026: Coauthors and sponsors updated; the measure moves toward final consent/calendar actions.
  • No veto or enactment process typical of bills with substantive law; SCRs are expressions of opinion or designations that do not create enforceable rights or duties beyond symbolic and awareness purposes.

Sponsorship and support

  • Co-sponsors include a broad, diverse set of California legislators from both parties and different regions, indicating cross-party support for motorcycle safety awareness initiatives.
  • Notable co-sponsors: Dave Cortese, Megan Dahle, Tony Strickland, Angelique Ashby, James Gallagher, Jesse Arreguín, Steve Choi, Tim Grayson, Tasha Boerner, Bob Archuleta, Tom Lackey, Shannon Grove, Marie Alvarado-Gil, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Kelly Seyarto, Juan Alanis, Brian Jones, Roger Niello, Melissa Hurtado, Suzette Valladares, among others.

Practical impact and interpretation

  • The bill primarily serves to officially recognize and promote Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, signaling support for targeted safety messaging, outreach events, and collaboration among state agencies and community groups.
  • It does not impose new statutory requirements or funding obligations on counties, cities, or the state, beyond the general expectation that stakeholders engage in safety-focused activities during the designated month.
  • The measure supports ongoing public safety objectives by highlighting the importance of rider visibility, motorist awareness of motorcycles, and safe road-sharing practices.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a particular audience (general public, policymakers, advocacy groups) or pull in related California traffic-safety context for broader understanding.

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

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