S-1551 : Still Just a Bill


Stop CO Poisoning Exposures Act or the SCOPE Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to require that automobile manufacturers install technology in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for a specified period of time to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-05-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-05-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Motor vehicles
  • Transportation safety and security
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Transportation

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