May 29, 2025
Mr. Neguse (for himself, Ms. Norton, and Ms. Titus) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules enacting certain requirements relating to automatic emergency braking systems installed in new covered vehicles, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Final rule
Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule to establish minimum performance standards requiring that an automatic emergency braking system installed in any new covered vehicle shall be capable of—
(1)
functioning in daylight and low light conditions;
(2)
meeting the maximum activation speed threshold for such covered vehicle; and
(3)
detecting and responding to a vulnerable road user, including with respect to the entire range of colors and complexions presented by skin, clothing, and protective gear.
Sec. 3. Compliance date
In issuing the final rule pursuant to section 2(a), the Secretary shall establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than 2 motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the date of the issuance of the final rule occurs.
Sec. 4. Definitions
In this Act:
(1) Automatic emergency braking system
The term automatic emergency braking system has the meaning given the term in section 127 of part 571 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
(2) Covered vehicle
The term covered vehicle includes passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less.
(3) Multipurpose passenger vehicle
The term multipurpose passenger vehicle means a motor vehicle that—
(A)
is capable of carrying a maximum of 10 people; and
(B)
is built—
(i)
on a truck chassis; or
(ii)
with special features for occasional off-road use.
(4) Passenger car
The term passenger car means a motor vehicle that—
(A)
is capable of carrying a maximum of 10 people; and
(B)
is not a motorcycle, trailer, or multipurpose passenger vehicle.
(5) Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation.
(6) Vulnerable road user
The term vulnerable road user—
(A)
has the meaning given the term in section 148(a) of title 23, United States Code; and
(B)
includes bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other cyclists.