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April 16, 2026

‘Not An Accident’ Bill Advances in Senate Committee on 9-0 Vote

These deaths are not ‘accidents’ By Eric Eisenhammer Victims’ families, advocates, and lawmakers gathered Wednesday at the California State Capitol to support Senate Bill 1071, as families […]

March 3, 2026

NAC Support Letter

The Honorable Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson, Chair Senate Committee on Health 1021 O Street, Ste. 3310 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: SB 1071 (Ochoa-Bogh) “Not An Accident” […]

February 23, 2026

Candace Speaks to John O’Leary on the Live Inspired Podcast

Candace Lightner is the founder of MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving and We Save Lives, nationally and internationally recognized organizations reshaping America’s response to drunk driving. […]

January 26, 2026

It’s Not an Accident — It’s Homicide!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Advocates Launch National Campaign Demanding Accurate Classification of Drug- and Impairment-Related Deaths [Alexandria, VA] [January 26, 2026] — Victims’ rights leaders Candace Lightner, […]