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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3145
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 5, 2019
Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Mr. Soto, Mr. Moulton, and Mr. Kennedy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To require the Secretary of Transportation to finalize rules to protect consumers from the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and rollaways from motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act
or the PARK IT Act
.
Rulemaking to install automatic shutoff systems and rollaway prevention technology in motor vehicles
Definitions
In this section:
Key
The term key
has the meaning given the term in section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
Manufacturer
The term manufacturer
has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code.
Motor vehicle
In general
The term motor vehicle
has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code.
Exclusions
The term motor vehicle
does not include—
a motorcycle or trailer (as those terms are defined in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations) (or successor regulations); or
any motor vehicle that is rated at more than 10,000 pounds gross vehicular weight.
Secretary
The term Secretary
means the Secretary of Transportation.
Automatic shutoff systems for motor vehicles
Final rule
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 technology in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for the period designated under subparagraph (B).
Period described
In general
The period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period designated by the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Different periods
The Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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—
the Administrator determines a different period is necessary for a type of motor vehicle for purposes of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code; and
requiring a different period for a type of motor vehicle is consistent with the prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Deadline
The rule under paragraph (1) shall become effective on September 1 of the year that is 1 year after the date on which the Secretary issued that rule.
Preventing motor vehicles from rolling away
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, requiring manufacturers to install technology in motor vehicles equipped with keyless ignition devices and automatic transmissions to prevent movement of the motor vehicle if—
the transmission of the motor vehicle is not in the park setting;
the motor vehicle does not exceed the speed determined by the Secretary under paragraph (2);
the door for the operator of the motor vehicle is open;
the seat belt of the operator of the motor vehicle is unbuckled; and
the service brake of the motor vehicle is not engaged.
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.
Deadline
The rule under paragraph (1) shall become effective on September 1 of the year that is 1 year after the date on which the Secretary issues that rule.
