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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 2, 2026 Contact: Paige Carbone Regional Executive Director, Pennsylvania [email protected] | 516-361-5859 HARRISBURG, PA — Mothers Against Drunk Driving today announced its support for “Joey’s Law,” House Bill 2495, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Shelby Labs to strengthen Pennsylvania’s DUI-related...
Contact: [email protected] MADD Launches Safe Summer Campaign to Prevent Impaired Driving and Encourage Teen Safety During High-Risk Holidays Like Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day (Irving, Texas – May 19, 2026) As families fire up the grill, hit the highway, or head out...
Despite a Small Decline, Nearly 12,000 People Died in Alcohol-related Crashes Drunk driving killed 11,904 people in 2024, according to a new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While both alcohol-related and overall traffic deaths declined slightly in 2024, fatalities remain significantly...
Spring Break, Alcohol Awareness Month and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week serve as timely reminders to never drive impaired (Irving, Texas – March 16, 2026) Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is reminding everyone to plan a safe ride home and never drive impaired with spring...
As St. Patrick’s Day Brings Lively Festivities and Increased Alcohol Consumption, MADD Reminds Everyone to Celebrate Responsibly (Irving, Texas – March 9, 2026) Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is reminding everyone to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day responsibly this year, plan a safe ride home and...
Irving, Texas, February 11, 2026 – Mothers Against Drunk Driving welcomes Kevin Byrne as its new Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Kevin will oversee the organization’s financial strategy, operations, and stewardship in support of MADD’s core mission to end drunk and drugged driving, support victims,...
As Super Bowl Celebrations Take Center Stage, MADD Rallies Football Fans Nationwide to Make a Game-Winning Play To Celebrate Responsibly, Save Lives (Irving, Texas – February 4, 2026) — As millions of Americans prepare for Super Bowl LX, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) encourages all...
January 22, 2026 – MADD applauds today’s vote to reject the repeal of the HALT Drunk Driving Law. This decision puts public safety first and reinforces a shared commitment to preventing tragedies before they happen. At a time when impaired driving deaths remain unacceptably high,...
The organization debunks misinformation about impaired driving prevention technology and urges supporters to push for the full implementation of this life-saving measure January 22, 2025 – Every 85 seconds, someone is killed or injured in a drunk driving crash. Yet, there is an active push...
MADD welcomes leaders from AAA, Diageo, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to the Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term (Irving, Texas – January 21, 2026) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is proud to announce the appointment of three new distinguished members...