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Bill would block feds from requiring impaired-driving tech in new cars

Officially: No Kill Switches in Cars Act

This bill cancels the federal rule requiring new cars to include technology that detects impaired driving. Without it, automakers would not have to build these monitoring systems into vehicles. The government could still act on impaired driving through other laws, but this specific mandate would be gone.

Where it stands

Sitting in House Committee

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Repeals Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), the law passed in 2021.
That section told the Secretary of Transportation to write rules requiring "advanced impaired driving technology" in vehicles.
Removing this section would end the specific federal requirement for the Department of Transportation to create those rules.

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The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Protects Personal Freedom: Supporters say the bill stops the government from having too much control over whether you can drive your own car.
Prevents False Positives: There's a risk that the technology could make mistakes, like thinking a sober driver is drunk, which could leave people stranded.
Avoids Privacy Invasion: The technology would require constant monitoring, which some see as an invasion of privacy.

✕Arguments against

Reduces Drunk Driving: Opponents believe the technology could save lives by preventing drunk driving before it happens.
Improves Safety: The technology could make roads safer by ensuring only sober drivers are on the road.
Delays Safety Improvements: Repealing the requirement could slow down the development of life-saving technology.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (2/7/2025)

FEB 7

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Bill would block feds from requiring impaired-driving tech in new cars

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