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Friends,

The first week of May, 2023 ABATE of Florida, together with other motorcycle groups and advocates, was successful in passing legislation we believe will radically improve motorcycle safety in Florida. Senate Bill 838, which was sponsored by Senator Jay Collins and Representative Taylor Yarkosky, allocates millions of dollars for a new Florida motorcycle safety education and awareness program. Under the new law the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will select and work with three motorcycle safety groups to develop and administer this new program. The new Safety Program will also foster collaboration and cooperation within the motorcycle community. We believe this new Program will result in safer roads, fewer crashes, and fewer motorcycle deaths and injuries. 

SB 838 passed the Florida House of Representatives last week on a 114 to 0 vote and is now on its way to the Governor. Governor DeSantis, who is a huge friend of the motorcycle community, supported the Bill and helped advocate for its passage by the legislature. However, we still need him to sign the Bill so it will become law.

We are asking all motorcyclists to please call Governor DeSantis’ office today. When you call, thank him for supporting the motorcycle community and for supporting SB 838. Ask him to please sign SB 838 when it arrives on his desk. Governor DeSantis’ office number is (850)717-9337. 

If you ride and care about safety, please call the Governor today. It will only take a few minutes. Sincere thanks for helping the community on this important issue. 

Cordially,

Rich Newsome

 ABATE of Florida Inc. Is a non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life. We lobby and educate the government and general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image. We endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations and individuals that share the same interest in preserving our American tradition of FREEDOM. We promote motorcycle safety, training, & political awareness. We ARE NOT A CLUB OR GANG! We fund our work through toy runs, poker runs, camp outs, and other motorcycle activities. We are your neighbors & friends who work, pay taxes, and get involved with our community. We serve and support our country and believe in freedom. We use all legal means to protect our rights without infringing on the rights of others  

• ABATE of Florida, Inc. is incorporated under the laws of Florida as a Motorcycle Rights Organization or MRO.
• ABATE of Florida, Inc.  is currently the only political MRO in Florida representing the interest of it's members and the motorcycling public at large.
• ABATE of Florida, Inc. is dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of all motorcyclists in the state..