In one of the final actions before the 117^th Congress dissolved the House of Representatives, they passed H. Res 366, the motorcyclist profiling resolution.

The resolution, which was first introduced in 2016, failed to receive a vote on the House floor until today, December 23rd. In the six years since it was introduced motorcyclists have spent countless hours educating lawmakers and raising awareness on the issue of motorcyclist profiling.

The 2016 version of the resolution had just 18 cosponsors, but that number grew to 103 in December. These 103 cosponsors represented a diverse set of political beliefs and geographic interests, but all were committed to supporting bikers.

It has been a long journey to this point and many parties are responsible for this victory. Former Representative Reid Ribble of Wisconsin originally introduced the resolution and after his departure from Congress, Representative Tim Walberg of Michigan picked up the baton. The Motorcycle Profiling Project provided important data that helped inform lawmakers about the extent of motorcyclist profiling. Motorcycle clubs and independent riders all invested time and resources in the battle on Capitol Hill. State motorcyclist rights organizations leveraged their relationships with home state lawmakers and increased cosponsor numbers dramatically. Most importantly all these groups remained committed and focused despite setbacks and disappointments.

With this action, the House joins the Senate, which passed a similar resolution in 2018 standing against motorcyclist profiling and asking for collaboration between law enforcement and bikers to prevent profiling. Additionally, five states, Washington, Maryland, Louisiana, Idaho, and New Hampshire all have state laws against the profiling of bikers.

There are hopes that this demonstration of support from the United States Congress will provide other states a foundation to enact legislation.

The most recent issue of "The Bailing Wire", ABATE's magazine for motorcyclists, has been posted here on the website. Click on the "Newsletter" button on the drop down menu or follow this LINK to see the latest info on activity at the State Capitol and ABATE Locals.

2023 2nd QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING - Saturday, April 8th

The California ABATE Board of Directors conducts quarterly meetings to share information and publicly make decisions that affect the direction of ABATE at the State and Local level.  The 2nd Quarterly Board Meeting of 2023, the "Gathering of the Freedom Fighters", will be held on April 8th, in-person and Zoom.  See below for the address.  Go to this LINK for the flier and further details.  Please mark your calendars to attend and participate.  We look forward to "gathering" and discussing the issues, prioritizing solutions and continuing this resurgence of ABATE.

2nd Quarterly Board Meeting
Hosted by Local 24
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 4th Street
Clovis, CA.  93612

Attendees at Quarterly meetings are welcomed to attend/participate in all parts of the meeting, however, the members are only able to vote when needed during the Presidents/Officers/Board Meeting.  PAC (Political Action Committee) meeting decisions are made by the PAC and Board of Directors only.  We encourage everyone to attend these meetings to find out what is happening within the organization.  ABATE is your organization and only works with the members participation. 

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ABATE of California has 16 Locals throughout the state. Click HERE to find the local nearest to you and join them for their monthly meeting.

ABATE business cards, return address labels, and refrigerator magnets are available now. Contact your Local president, Regional Representative, or the State office for info on how to order. 

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Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. If you do not stay aware of your surroundings and options you may find yourself in a dangerous place. Confidence is required. Sometimes you experience a crisis of confidence when riding. HERE are some thoughts on dealing with it.