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Introduced
07/01/2020
07/01/2020
In Committee
07/01/2020
07/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct research regarding and require the use of driver monitoring systems to minimize or eliminate motor vehicle driver distraction. This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct research regarding the installation and use of driver monitoring systems to minimize or eliminate driver distraction, driver disengagement, automation complacency, and the foreseeable misuse of advanced driver-assist systems. DOT must also issue a final rule to establish performance standards for driver monitoring systems and require those systems to be installed on all new passenger motor vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill, the SAFE Act of 2020 or the Stay Aware For Everyone Act of 2020, directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct research on the use of driver monitoring systems in motor vehicles. The research aims to minimize or eliminate driver distraction, disengagement, automation complacency, and the misuse of advanced driver-assist systems. The bill also requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule establishing performance standards for these driver monitoring systems and mandating their installation in all new passenger motor vehicles within two model years after the rule's effective date.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4123/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4123/BILLS-116s4123is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4123/BILLS-116s4123is.pdf.pdf |
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