Honors 802 Day for sober driving

Summary#

HCR-299 is a Vermont House concurrent resolution, not a bill that amends an existing law. It expresses condolences to Elana Grace Korey’s family and recognizes August 2, 2026, as 802 Day in Vermont; its stated goal is to honor Korey and promote sober, responsible driving.

  • The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Ollie’s Angels Foundation.
  • It recognizes the Foundation’s 802 Day project and its effort to promote responsible sober driving.
  • It does not create a driving rule, penalty, public program, or requirement for anyone to take part.

What it means for you#

  • Vermont residents and drivers: August 2, 2026, is recognized as 802 Day. The resolution does not require residents to observe it or change driving laws.
  • Ollie’s Angels Foundation: The Secretary of State must send the Foundation a copy of the resolution. The Foundation is not required by the resolution to run activities.
  • Secretary of State: Must send that copy. No other task is specified.

Money#

No publicly available information on cost.

  • The resolution gives no spending amount, staffing requirement, fee, or funding source.

What is unclear#

  • The resolution does not set out how 802 Day will be observed or whether the state will take part in any activities.
  • It does not provide funding or assign responsibility for promoting the day beyond directing the Secretary of State to send the resolution.
  • It does not say whether 802 Day will be recognized in later years.

Case for#

  • A possible argument for the resolution is that it publicly honors Korey and offers condolences to her family.
  • Recognizing 802 Day gives the Foundation’s sober-driving message a specific date and statewide recognition.
  • The resolution supports a message about finding another ride if someone is not sober, without creating new legal penalties.

Case against#

  • One concern is that recognition alone does not require public education, provide safe-ride services, or change driving behavior.
  • The resolution does not explain whether the state will do anything beyond recognizing the day and sending the Foundation a copy.
  • Any public cost or practical effect beyond those steps is unclear.