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US HR2138

US HR2138
Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/23/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard requiring that passenger motor vehicles be equipped with advanced drunk driving prevention technology, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act of 2021, requires the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard that mandates passenger vehicles manufactured after the effective date of the standard to be equipped with advanced drunk driving prevention technology. The technology must be able to monitor a driver's performance, passively detect a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or above, or use a similar system to detect impairment and prevent or limit vehicle operation. The Secretary is required to work with relevant stakeholders to accelerate the development and integration of this technology into passenger vehicles as soon as practicable.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (on 03/24/2021)

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