PARK IT Act
Latest action · May 31, 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 28, 2021
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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 with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for a period necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. It must also require the technology in each motor vehicle with a keyless ignition device and automatic transmission to prevent movement (i.e., rollaway) of the motor vehicle if (1) the transmission of the motor vehicle is not in the park setting, (2) the motor vehicle does not exceed the speed determined by DOT, (3) the door for the operator of the motor vehicle is open, (4) the seat belt of the operator of the motor vehicle is unbuckled, and (5) the service brake of the motor vehicle is not engaged.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 28, 2021.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-FL | Darren Soto | Original | May 28, 2021 |
| D-MA | Seth Moulton | Original | May 28, 2021 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Energy and Commerce Committee | Referred May 28, 2021 |
| Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee | Referred May 31, 2021 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 31, 2021Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
- May 28, 2021Introduced in House
- May 28, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1268 | PARK IT Act | Related bill | Apr 21, 2021 |
| S 1551 | SCOPE Act | Related bill | May 11, 2021 |
| HR 3684 | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | Related bill | Aug 4, 2022 |
Titles 3
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- 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.
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
- PARK IT Act
- Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 28, 2021Introduced in House
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