Mother urges lawmakers to back interlock bill after son’s death
Apr 6, 2026
Renee Lund, who lost her 19‑year‑old son to an impaired driver, told the Senate Energy Committee HB12‑1242 could prevent future tragedies by requiring earlier and broader use of ignition interlocks and expanding financial assistance.
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Renee Lund addressed the Senate Energy Committee during testimony on House Bill 12‑1242, describing how a driver who had previously been arrested for driving under the influence later killed her son in a daytime crash. "Tanner, my son, was 19 years old," Lund said. She told senators that nothing will bring her son back but urged them to pass measures that could prevent similar deaths.
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