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SAFE Limos Act

USA116th CongressS-2606| Senate 
| Updated: 10/16/2019
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Safety, Accountability, and Federal Enforcement of Limos Act of 2019 or the SAFE Limos Act This bill establishes safety standards for stretch limousines. Among other requirements, the bill requires safety belts to be installed in stretch limousines with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds at each designated seating position, including on side-facing seats; the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and issue guidelines, best practices, and recommendations to assist stretch limousine alterers develop and administer a vehicle modifier plan; DOT to complete research into side impact protection, roof crush resistance, and air bag systems for the protection of occupants in stretch limousines given alternative seating positions or interior configurations, including perimeter seating arrangements; stretch limousine operators to disclose (1) the date of the most recent inspection of the limousine required under state or federal law, (2) the results of the inspection, and (3) any corrective actions taken to ensure the limousine passes inspection; and the use of event data recorders in stretch limousines.
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Timeline
Oct 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5847-5849)
Oct 31, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4708
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8682)
  • October 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5847-5849)


  • October 31, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4708
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8682)

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4708: SAFE Limos Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationFraud offenses and financial crimesMotor vehiclesResearch and developmentTransportation safety and security

SAFE Limos Act

USA116th CongressS-2606| Senate 
| Updated: 10/16/2019
Safety, Accountability, and Federal Enforcement of Limos Act of 2019 or the SAFE Limos Act This bill establishes safety standards for stretch limousines. Among other requirements, the bill requires safety belts to be installed in stretch limousines with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds at each designated seating position, including on side-facing seats; the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and issue guidelines, best practices, and recommendations to assist stretch limousine alterers develop and administer a vehicle modifier plan; DOT to complete research into side impact protection, roof crush resistance, and air bag systems for the protection of occupants in stretch limousines given alternative seating positions or interior configurations, including perimeter seating arrangements; stretch limousine operators to disclose (1) the date of the most recent inspection of the limousine required under state or federal law, (2) the results of the inspection, and (3) any corrective actions taken to ensure the limousine passes inspection; and the use of event data recorders in stretch limousines.
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Timeline
Oct 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5847-5849)
Oct 31, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4708
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8682)
  • October 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5847-5849)


  • October 31, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4708
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8682)
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4708: SAFE Limos Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationFraud offenses and financial crimesMotor vehiclesResearch and developmentTransportation safety and security