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SAFE Limos Act

USA117th CongressS-1529| Senate 
| Updated: 5/10/2021
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 2021 or the SAFE Limos Act This bill sets out requirements to improve the safety of limousines. Within two years of the bill's enactment, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must apply to newly manufactured limousines specified motor vehicle safety standards related to the installation of seat belts and other occupant crash protections. In addition, DOT must report on the feasibility, benefits, and costs of retrofitting limousines to meet those standards. DOT must also develop additional motor vehicle safety standards to improve limousine safety. This includes standards related to (1) side impact protection, roof crush resistance, and other aspects of crashworthiness; (2) evacuation in the event the exit in the passenger compartment is blocked; and (3) the use of event data recorders. Additionally, the bill requires that individuals who remodel new limousines submit to DOT and annually update a plan for mitigating limousine safety risks. The plan must include, among other topics, verification that the remodeled limousines meet applicable safety standards. Further, individuals who modify used vehicles into limousines must certify that the modified vehicles meet such standards. The bill also requires limousine operators to disclose the date of, results of, and any corrective action needed to pass the most recent vehicle inspection. The Federal Trade Commissions shall enforce the disclosure requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2606
SAFE Limos Act
May 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2956
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
May 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2415-2416)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2606
    SAFE Limos Act


  • May 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2956
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • May 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2415-2416)

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-2016: Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2956: SAFE Limos Act
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SAFE Limos Act

USA117th CongressS-1529| Senate 
| Updated: 5/10/2021
Safety, Accountability, and Federal Enforcement of Limos Act of 2021 or the SAFE Limos Act This bill sets out requirements to improve the safety of limousines. Within two years of the bill's enactment, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must apply to newly manufactured limousines specified motor vehicle safety standards related to the installation of seat belts and other occupant crash protections. In addition, DOT must report on the feasibility, benefits, and costs of retrofitting limousines to meet those standards. DOT must also develop additional motor vehicle safety standards to improve limousine safety. This includes standards related to (1) side impact protection, roof crush resistance, and other aspects of crashworthiness; (2) evacuation in the event the exit in the passenger compartment is blocked; and (3) the use of event data recorders. Additionally, the bill requires that individuals who remodel new limousines submit to DOT and annually update a plan for mitigating limousine safety risks. The plan must include, among other topics, verification that the remodeled limousines meet applicable safety standards. Further, individuals who modify used vehicles into limousines must certify that the modified vehicles meet such standards. The bill also requires limousine operators to disclose the date of, results of, and any corrective action needed to pass the most recent vehicle inspection. The Federal Trade Commissions shall enforce the disclosure requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2606
SAFE Limos Act
May 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2956
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
May 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2415-2416)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2606
    SAFE Limos Act


  • May 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2956
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • May 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2415-2416)
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

  • S 117-2016: Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2956: SAFE Limos Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationGovernment information and archivesMotor carriersMotor vehiclesProduct safety and qualityTransportation safety and security