Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026

This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to significantly enhance the capabilities of automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in light vehicles. It mandates a rulemaking process to amend existing federal motor vehicle safety standards for AEB, with a focus on improving safety for vulnerable road users. The bill also sets a compliance date of no later than September 1, 2029, for the current AEB rule. Specifically, the bill requires AEB systems to function effectively in daylight and low-light conditions and across the full range of speeds currently specified for pedestrian AEB. A crucial provision is the requirement for these systems to detect and respond to a broader category of vulnerable road users, such as bicyclists, motorcyclists, and individuals in wheelchairs , accounting for diverse appearances in skin, clothing, and gear. The Secretary must initiate this rulemaking within 180 days of enactment and issue a final revised rule within two years thereafter. Compliance with the revised rule will be required within two years of its issuance.