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No Kill Switches in Cars Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6563

The No Kill Switches in Cars Act, designated as H.R. 6563 in the 118th Congress and introduced on December 1, 2023, aims to prohibit the installation of kill switches in cars. The bill puts forth measures that would prevent the inclusion of kill switches, which are mechanisms that can remotely shut down a vehicle, thus addressing concerns related to privacy, safety, and autonomy in the automotive industry. For further details and the full text of the bill, refer to the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6563/BILLS-118hr6563ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 6563

No Kill Switches in Cars Act

This bill repeals a requirement that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration prescribe a federal motor vehicle safety standard that requires certain passenger vehicles to be equipped with advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology. Currently, there is no federal motor vehicle safety standard that requires the technology.

In general, advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology is a passive system that (1) monitors a driver's performance to identify driver impairment, or (2) accurately detects whether a driver's blood alcohol concentration is equal to or greater than 0.08%. The system must also prevent or limit vehicle operation if the system determines the driver may be intoxicated or impaired.

Current Status of Bill HR 6563

Bill HR 6563 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 1, 2023. Bill HR 6563 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 1, 2023.  Bill HR 6563's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of December 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6563

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6563

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6563

No Kill Switches in Cars Act
No Kill Switches in Cars Act
To repeal a requirement for the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to advanced impaired driving technology, and for other purposes.

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