Change.org - Killed behind ice cream truck?

10-year-old Tristan heard the ice cream truck music and ran to buy a treat. When he turned back to cross the road, Tristan was struck by a vehicle and killed. Tristan’s death has now inspired a proposed law in Connecticut called “Tristan’s Law.” It would make sure that ice cream trucks caution drivers to the presence of children. Brooke launched this petition to support Tristan’s Law — which could be passed this spring. Add your name now to help convince lawmakers to act. safety for children when buying frozen treats 9,675 have signed Brooke Stanziale’s petition. Let’s get to 10,000!

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Please show your support for Tristan’s Law Senate Bill #608 -- State of Connecticut SB #608  was introduced in response to the tragic death of Tristan Barhorst, age 10, on June 12, 2020 when he was struck by a motor vehicle after having purchased ice cream from an ice cream truck. SB #608 is designed to alert drivers to the presence of children at an ice cream truck and will require vendors to vend more safely. It has been approved by the Transportation Committee and is awaiting approval by the full legislature in Connecticut. Other states do have similar laws and we need one in Connecticut! Search Tristan’s Law or CT Bill #608 (Connecticut General Assembly) to get more personalized and detailed information.

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