PARK IT Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 21, 2021

Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act or the PARK IT Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to finalize regulations relating to automatic shutoff systems for motor vehicles and standards to prevent the movement of vehicles in specific situations.

Specifically, DOT must require manufacturers to install technology in each motor vehicle (not including a battery electric vehicle) with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine to automatically shut off the vehicle after the vehicle has idled for a period necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, it must be installed in each motor vehicle with a keyless ignition device and automatic transmission to prevent movement (i.e., rollaway) of the vehicle if (1) the transmission of the vehicle is not in the park setting, (2) the vehicle does not exceed the speed determined by DOT, (3) the door for the operator of the vehicle is open, (4) the seat belt of the operator of the vehicle is unbuckled, and (5) the service brake of the vehicle is not engaged.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · D–CT

Committees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

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Apr 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate

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