SCOPE Act

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Stop CO Poisoning Exposures Act or the SCOPE Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to require that automobile manufacturers install technology in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for a specified period of time to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Congress
117
Number
S - 1551
Introduced on
2021-05-11
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/11/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Stop CO Poisoning Exposures Act or the SCOPE Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to require that automobile manufacturers install technology in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for a specified period of time to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to finalize a rule to protect consumers from the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from keyless ignition motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works
Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Department of Transportation•
Motor vehicles•
Transportation safety and security

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/8/2021

Stop CO Poisoning Exposures Act or the SCOPE Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to require that automobile manufacturers install technology in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and...

Latest Action5/11/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.