H.R. 3649

119 HR 3649 IH: Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-05-29
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 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 3649  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   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   A BILL
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.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025  .
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.
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.
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.