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PARK IT Act

USA116th CongressS-543| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2019
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act or the PARK IT Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to finalize regulations relating to automatic shutoff systems for motor vehicles and standards to prevent the movement of vehicles in specific situations. Specifically, DOT must require manufacturers to install technology in each motor vehicle 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 period necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning; and a keyless ignition device and automatic transmission to prevent movement (i.e., rollaway) of the motor vehicle if (1) the transmission of the motor vehicle is not in the park setting, (2) the motor vehicle does not exceed the speed determined by DOT, (3) the door for the operator of the motor vehicle is open, (4) the seat belt of the operator of the motor vehicle is unbuckled, and (5) the service brake of the motor vehicle is not engaged.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3145
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • February 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3145
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-2947: SCOPE Act
  • HR 116-3145: PARK IT Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationMotor vehiclesTransportation safety and security

PARK IT Act

USA116th CongressS-543| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2019
Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act or the PARK IT Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to finalize regulations relating to automatic shutoff systems for motor vehicles and standards to prevent the movement of vehicles in specific situations. Specifically, DOT must require manufacturers to install technology in each motor vehicle 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 period necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning; and a keyless ignition device and automatic transmission to prevent movement (i.e., rollaway) of the motor vehicle if (1) the transmission of the motor vehicle is not in the park setting, (2) the motor vehicle does not exceed the speed determined by DOT, (3) the door for the operator of the motor vehicle is open, (4) the seat belt of the operator of the motor vehicle is unbuckled, and (5) the service brake of the motor vehicle is not engaged.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3145
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • February 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3145
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-2947: SCOPE Act
  • HR 116-3145: PARK IT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationMotor vehiclesTransportation safety and security