HOT CARS Act of 2019

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T05:47:42Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1601 HOT CARS Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 5:47 AM

Congressional Summary of S 1601

Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act of 2019 or the HOT CARS Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule requiring all new passenger motor vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight to be equipped with a system to alert the operator to check rear designated seating positions after the vehicle engine is turned off.

The alert must (1) include a distinct auditory and visual alert which may be combined with a haptic alert (i.e., vibrations), and (2) be activated when the vehicle engine is turned off.

DOT must enter into an agreement with an independent third party for a study on retrofitting existing passenger motor vehicles with technology to address the problem of children left in rear seats after the vehicle engine is turned off.

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Current Status of Bill S 1601

Bill S 1601 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2019. Bill S 1601 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on May 22, 2019. Bill S 1601's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404. as of January 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1601

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1601

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Child safety and welfare

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Transportation

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Motor vehicles

- Roads and highways

- State and local government operations

- Transportation programs funding

- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1601

HOT CARS Act of 2019

Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act of 2019

HOT CARS Act of 2019

Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act of 2019

A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring all new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with a child safety alert system, and for other purposes.