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This bill, the "Hot Cars Act of 2021," requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule that mandates all new passenger motor vehicles (10,000 pounds or less) to be equipped with a system that detects the presence of an unattended occupant in the vehicle and engages a warning to reduce deaths and injuries from heatstroke, particularly incidents involving children. The system cannot be disabled, overridden, or recalibrated in a way that would prevent it from detecting an unattended occupant. The warning must include auditory, visual, and haptic alerts, with consideration given to additional warnings that notify operators not in close proximity and emergency responders, including the vehicle's geographical location. The rule must be fully complied with within 2 years of its issuance. The bill also requires the Secretary to contract with an independent third party to study and provide recommendations on retrofitting existing vehicles with technologies and products that address the same safety need.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3164/all-info