HR-2138 : Still Just a Bill

Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard that requires passenger motor vehicles manufactured after the effective date of such standard to be equipped with advanced drunk driving prevention technology. Advanced drunk driving prevention technology means a passive system that (1) monitors a driver's performance to identify impairment of a driver, (2) passively detects a blood alcohol level equal to and exceeding .08 blood alcohol content, or (3) detects impairment and prevents or limits vehicle operation.

DOT must work with manufacturers of passenger motor vehicles, suppliers, safety advocates, and other interested parties to accelerate the development of the advanced drunk driving prevention technology and ensure the integration of such technology into the vehicles available for sale at the earliest practicable date.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-24CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.House committee actions
2021-03-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-03-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Department of Transportation
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Motor vehicles
  • Transportation safety and security

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