117 S1268 IS: Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act U.S. Senate 2021-04-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1268IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 21, 2021Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Markey) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo 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.