Bill > S161

This bill, known as the She DRIVES Act, requires the Secretary of Transportation to update federal motor vehicle safety testing procedures to include more representative crash test dummies for both male and female body types. Specifically, the bill mandates the incorporation of two new testing devices: a 50th percentile adult male Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint (THOR-50M) and a 5th percentile adult female Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint (THOR-05F) for both front and side impact tests. The Secretary must revise regulations to include these new testing devices, establish updated injury criteria based on real-world injuries, and create crashworthiness tests that account for adult female occupants in all front seating positions. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit two reports: an initial report within one year detailing timelines for incorporating new testing devices and identifying advanced testing methods used in other countries, and a follow-up report five years later to assess progress and identify any newer, more advanced testing technologies. The overall goal is to improve vehicle safety testing by ensuring that crash tests more accurately represent the diverse physical characteristics of vehicle occupants, potentially leading to safer vehicle design for all body types.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/161/all-info