Tristan's Law
Tristan's Law aims to improve the safety of children near frozen dessert trucks by directing federal funding to states that adopt specific safety measures. The bill requires these trucks to be equipped with flashing red signal lamps, a stop signal arm with "STOP IF SAFE THEN GO" signage, a front convex mirror, and a reflective crossing arm to alert drivers. Additionally, it mandates that drivers come to a complete stop before passing a stationary dessert truck and directs the federal government to conduct a study on pedestrian injuries related to these vehicles. States that implement these regulations will receive grants to help enforce the new safety standards starting in fiscal year 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 23, 2026
Last action Jun 23, 2026
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Committee
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Jun 23, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
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