No Kill Switches in Cars Act
Sponsored By: Representative Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced
Summary
Repeals the federal requirement to mandate advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention systems in certain passenger vehicles. This bill would remove the section of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that required the Secretary of Transportation to issue a safety standard for passive systems that spot impairment or detect a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher and that prevent or limit vehicle operation.
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- Drivers and vehicle owners: Would not face a new federal requirement forcing cars to include passive impairment detection or automatic engine-limiting features.
- Automakers and suppliers: Would not be required by this law to install these advanced impaired driving systems in covered passenger vehicles.
- Federal regulators and rulemaking: Eliminates the statutory duty for the Secretary of Transportation to write regulations under IIJA Section 24220 and does not create new standards or enforcement mechanisms beyond that repeal.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
End mandate for car kill switches
If enacted, this bill would repeal Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. That section required the Transportation Department to issue rules for advanced impaired‑driving technology in new cars, sometimes called a "kill switch." Car makers would not face a federal mandate to add this system. This could lower compliance costs and ease privacy worries, but might reduce a road safety tool. The change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
PA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
TN • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Hageman
WY • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
KY • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Van Drew
NJ • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
AZ • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
MO • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Fulcher
ID • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
AL • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
AZ • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Tiffany
WI • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Nehls
TX • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Harris (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 2/24/2025
Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
MI • R
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
PA • R
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
TX • R
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Crane
AZ • R
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
FL • R
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
TX • R
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]
OH • R
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Sessions
TX • R
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
AL • R
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Norman
SC • R
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
GA • R
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
VA • R
Sponsored 5/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
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