Bills · S 2290
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2290Transportation and Public Works
Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 15· LAST ACTION JUL 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to improve road safety by making brake lights more noticeable. Rear-end collisions are common, and if this new brake light technology proves effective, it could lead to fewer accidents, injuries, and associated costs for repairs and insurance.
If this bill becomes law, it opens the door for new safety technology in vehicles and could change how brake lights look and function on the road. If it doesn't pass, existing regulations would continue to limit brake lights to a continuous, non-pulsating design, and manufacturers would not be able to offer this specific type of warning system without a different regulatory change.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill clarifies that current federal vehicle safety standards (Standard 108) already allow for high-mounted stop lamps that pulsate when brakes are first applied.
This provision immediately removes a potential regulatory barrier, allowing for the adoption of a new safety feature without delay.
PROVISION 02
It defines a "pulsating light system" as one that flashes up to 4 times for no more than 1.2 seconds, then becomes continuous, with a 5-second lockout period before it can pulse again.
This ensures consistency and prevents excessive or distracting flashing, setting clear parameters for the technology.
PROVISION 03
The Secretary of Transportation must create new, detailed regulations within 180 days to update Standard 108, including performance standards for these pulsating light systems.
This guarantees that the new brake light technology will meet specific safety and functionality requirements set by the government, rather than being unregulated.
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R· North Carolina
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 15
Introduced in Senate
JUL 15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2290
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Last actionJul 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025
Senate BillS 2290Transportation and Public Works
Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 15, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
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