Current Measures

April 2010

Massachusetts: Supported Stricter Penalties, HB 4462. PursuitSAFETY's Letter (pdf)

Tennessee: We worked with the Tennessee Association for Justice (TAJ) to block a measure that was picking up traction: HB 2907. We opposed this measure for the express purpose to prevent death of and injury to police officers and innocent bystanders. The measure would have weakened the supervisory component when officers conducted police chases. Jim Bilbo, on behalf of the TAJ, wrote to PursuitSAFETY: "We believe your communication to the House Judiciary Committee members was helpful in this development." PursuitSAFETY's Letter (sent via email).

Update: Bachman's Law moves forward even though IACP Opposes Illinois HB 0795, received May 8, 2009

Illinois Rep. Ron Wait: Bachman’s Law Passed by the Illinois House of Representatives, March 25, 2009

PursuitSAFETY supports Bachman's Law, Illinois HB 0795, March 23, 2009

HB 0795 is a measured response to recent, preventable tragedies on Illinois roadways. The bill strikes a proper balance between the rights and expectations of innocent bystanders and motorists against the need for prompt emergency response calls.

More links to Bachman's Law. PursuitSAFETY's letter of support (pdf).

Pictures and stories about the Bachman tragedy.

Archives

PursuitSAFETY supports HB 1030

State of Washington

HB 1030: Enhancing the Penalty for Eluding a Police Vehicle.

PursuitSAFETY's Letter of Support dated February 18, 2008.

Gov. Chris Gregoire signed HB 1030 March 28, 2008