Bill > HR10347

This bill, known as the Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2024, directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish new rules for automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in new vehicles within three years of enactment. The bill requires these AEB systems to operate at specified speed thresholds, detect vulnerable road users (which broadly includes pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, micromobility users, people with disabilities, highway workers, and others using the roadway without vehicle protection), and recognize a diverse range of skin colors, clothing, and protective gear. The bill applies to light vehicles weighing 4,536 kilograms or less, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles like pickup trucks and minivans. Manufacturers must comply with the new rules within two motor vehicle model years after the final rule is issued. The legislation aims to improve safety for vulnerable road users by ensuring that vehicle safety technologies are more inclusive and responsive to a wide range of potential roadway interactions. By specifying detailed definitions and requirements, the bill seeks to create more comprehensive and equitable automatic emergency braking standards across different types of vehicles and road users.