No Kill Switches in Cars Act

# No Kill Switches in Cars Act - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would repeal a requirement for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to create safety standards requiring new passenger vehicles to have technology that detects and prevents drunk driving. The technology in question—called "advanced impaired driving prevention"—would work by either monitoring a driver's behavior to spot signs of impairment or by detecting a driver's blood alcohol level. If the system detects impairment, it would prevent or disable the vehicle from operating. **Who it affects and key details:** This bill would affect vehicle manufacturers and potentially future car owners.

However, it's important to note that no such federal requirement currently exists—the bill repeals a *future* mandate that doesn't yet apply. The technology being discussed is still in development. The bill essentially prevents the government from requiring this safety technology to be standard in new cars, allowing manufacturers to decide whether to include it voluntarily. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.