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Why laws named after tragedies win public support
- February 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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When lawmakers name bills after victims of tragedy—such as Megan's Law or the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993—public support surges, but this emotional boost may come at the expense of sound policymaking, according to research published in the journal Psychology, Public Policy, and Law.
Originally published at Phys.org