Online impersonators and other public-safety issues the focus of today’s floor action

Safety improvements on roadways, in homes and neighborhoods, and even in cyberspace were the focus of today’s floor action in the House. Lawmakers advanced several public-safety bills to the Senate, most of which received strong bipartisan approval.

“Protecting our people and our neighborhoods is a fundamental part of our work as lawmakers. It also strikes us all on a personal level. During our public hearings, we heard deeply moving stories from Washingtonians who came forward to seek changes to our laws,” said Rep. Jamie Pedersen, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, which initially recommended some of today’s bills. “Helping our people to feel and be safe provides the foundation for opportunity and success.”

The bills would allow people to sue e-personators (online impersonators/identity thieves), incentivize the use of residential fire sprinklers, help localities share resources in emergencies, enable social-service providers better assist homeless individuals, and more. Click here for a full roundup.