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Magnus’ Law is now Colorado law. Here’s what it does, what it doesn’t, and why it’s written that way.

The law requires law enforcement to offer a voluntary breathalyzer test when a serious injury or death occurs on our roads — whether it’s car vs. car or a driver versus a vulnerable road user.

We know voluntary sounds like a limitation, and believe us, we didn’t accept that easily. But after countless hours with stakeholders including public defenders, the criminal defense bar, law enforcement associations, and district attorneys who helped shape this legislation, it’s the strongest we can get under the Colorado constitution and current consent laws.

Also, remember that a refusal isn’t a free pass — it’s a signal. When a driver won’t take a breathalyzer, police can follow up with other tools including a field sobriety test.

Mandatory testing for other impairments wasn’t on the table either. Colorado has no approved devices, and the cost of getting one approved would have sunk the bill entirely — especially with the state facing a massive budget deficit.

The real problem — especially in Magnus’ case — wasn’t a driver refusing a test. It was law enforcement never investigating impairment in the first place.

And we’re proud to say Magnus’ Law changes that. It’s a big step forward in the right direction, and no family should have to fight for less. 🤍

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis today signed SB26-132, known as Magnus' Law, establishing a new statewide protocol requiring law enforcement officers to offer a voluntary preliminary breath screening test in crash investigations involving fatal or serious bodily injury.

The law is named in honour of Magnus White, the 17-year-old cyclist and member of the U.S. national cycling team, who was killed while on a training ride in July 2023.

Yesterday, we honored Magnus by making Colorado roads safer for everyone.

Governor Polis signed Magnus’ Law (SB26-132), surrounded by more than 300 supporters at Valmont Bike Park, one of Magnus’ favorite places.

This law helps ensure no family is left wondering whether impairment was fully investigated after a serious injury or death on our roads.

Some may ask, if a driver refuses an impairment test, what’s the point? Here’s what we want you to understand: law enforcement can still secure DUI convictions even when a driver refuses the test.

The real problem — and what happened the day Magnus was killed — isn’t drivers refusing. It’s law enforcement not even investigating impairment in the first place.

Magnus’ Law is designed to close that gap. When a serious injury or death occurs on our roads, law enforcement is now required to investigate for impairment — whether it’s a car-on-car, or a driver versus a vulnerable road user crash. No family should ever have to wonder whether that question was even asked.

Thank you to every single person who made this possible.

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Cycling means freedom, endurance, and passion—but it should never mean risking your life on the road.

Meet Claus-Henning Schulke (aka Bottle Claus). Next month, he's taking on the Race Across America — one of the most grueling endurance events on the planet.

But he's not just competing, he's chasing the over-60 age category record, and raising funds for The White Line while he does it.

We're proud to be his charity partner and we'd love for you to be part of this journey too.

Every donation fuels the ride. 🔗 https://givebutter.com/bottle-claus-race-across-america

In a time when agreement in Washington feels impossible, something pretty incredible just happened: The Magnus White and Safe Streets For Everyone Act (H.R. 7353) is advancing out of the Committee on Energy & Commerce with support from BOTH Democrats and Republicans — a rare bipartisan agreement in a deeply divided moment.

Millions of dollars get poured into lobbying for tech, crypto, and corporate priorities in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, families fighting to stop roadway deaths just helped move bipartisan road safety legislation into a major congressional transportation package.

This is a really BIG deal.

For every family who has shared their story, made a call, sent an email, shown up at a hearing, or refused to let their loved one be forgotten, this progress belongs to you too.

We are grateful to the honorable Brett Guthrie (KY), Chairman of the Committee on Energy & Commerce, Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ), their staff, and our original sponsors: Rep Yvette Clarke (NY) and Rep Joe Neguse (CO), for making this bill a priority.

We’re not done yet, but we’re a hell of a lot closer than we’ve ever been.

Real lives will be saved. And that is worth celebrating.

Next stop: the House floor.