PARK IT Act

Bill: 117-s-1268
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2021-04-21
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Department of Transportation

Motor vehicles

Transportation safety and security
Latest action: action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-04-21
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><strong>Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act or the PARK IT Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1268 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2021 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Markey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to finalize rules to protect consumers from the risks of motor vehicle rollaways and carbon monoxide poisoning from keyless ignition motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act or the PARK IT Act . 2. Rulemaking to install automatic shutoff systems and rollaway prevention technology in motor vehicles (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Key The term key has the meaning given the term in section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (2) Manufacturer The term manufacturer has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code. (3) Motor vehicle (A) In general The term motor vehicle has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code. (B) Exclusions The term motor vehicle does not include— (i) a motorcycle or trailer (as those terms are defined in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations) (or successor regulations); (ii) any motor vehicle that is rated at more than 10,000 pounds gross vehicular weight; or (iii) for purposes of subsection (b), a battery electric vehicle. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation. (b) Automatic shutoff systems for motor vehicles (1) Final rule (A) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule amending section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 114), to require manufacturers to install in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine technology to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for the period designated under subparagraph (B). (B) Period described (i) In general The period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period designated by the Secretary as necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. (ii) Different periods The Secretary may designate different periods under clause (i) for different types of motor vehicles, depending on the rate at which the motor vehicle emits carbon monoxide, if— (I) the Secretary determines a different period is necessary for a type of motor vehicle for purposes of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code; and (II) requiring a different period for a type of motor vehicle is consistent with the prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning. (2) Deadline The rule under paragraph (1) shall become effective on September 1 of the first calendar year beginning after the date on which the Secretary issues that rule. (c) Preventing motor vehicles from rolling away (1) Requirement Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule amending part 571 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to require manufacturers to install technology to prevent movement of motor vehicles equipped with keyless ignition devices and automatic transmissions if— (A) the transmission of the motor vehicle is not in the park setting; (B) the motor vehicle does not exceed the speed determined by the Secretary under paragraph (2); (C) the seat belt of the operator of the motor vehicle is unbuckled; (D) the service brake of the motor vehicle is not engaged; and (E) the door for the operator of the motor vehicle is open. (2) Determination The Secretary shall determine the maximum speed at which a motor vehicle may be safely locked in place under the conditions described in subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), and (E) of paragraph (1) to prevent vehicle rollaways. (3) Deadline The rule under paragraph (1) shall become effective on September 1 of the first calendar year beginning after the date on which the Secretary issues that rule.