Dear MADD supporter, 

MADD needs your advocacy help in California. Last month, the California Assembly unanimously passed AB 1830 to require ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. MADD supports AB 1830 because it is the most important proposal that can help reduce drunk driving deaths in California. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, laws like AB 1830 reduce drunk driving deaths by 26%. AB 1830 could save hundreds of lives each year.

Sadly, the measure is stuck in Senate Public Safety and Transportation committees. If AB 1830 does not advance by July 2, this lifesaving proposal will fail. There are four Senators that need to hear from you to help move this lifesaving bill along. Do you have a couple minutes to make four quick phone calls?

• Senator Jesse Arreguín: (916) 651-4007
• Senator Monique Limon: (916) 651-4021
• Senator Sabrina Cervantes: (916) 651-4031
• Senator Dave Cortese: (916) 651-4015

Today, 34 states plus Washington D.C., have laws like AB 1830 in place. In California, the use of ignition interlocks is only required for repeat offenders. Yesterday, MADD released a report grading state interlock laws and California received an F. Passage of AB 1830 would move California from having one of the least effective interlock laws to one of the most effective in the nation.

Please call the four Senators above and help save hundreds of lives each year in California. Thank you for your advocacy. 

Sincerely,  

Pat Rillera
MADD California Executive Director

P.S. Please also go here to email your lawmakers in support of AB 1830 to require ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.