Know Before You Drive Act

# Know Before You Drive Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Know Before You Drive Act would require used car dealers and private sellers to disclose known defects, accidents, flood damage, odometer tampering, and other significant issues before selling a vehicle. The bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring they have accurate information about a vehicle's history and condition before making a purchase. It establishes federal standards for these disclosures and allows consumers to take legal action against sellers who fail to provide required information or deliberately mislead buyers. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily impacts used car buyers and sellers. Car dealerships and private individuals selling used vehicles would need to comply with new disclosure requirements.

Consumers purchasing used cars—particularly those in the used vehicle market where information asymmetry can be problematic—would gain stronger protections and legal recourse if sellers withhold or misrepresent vehicle history. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 7377 is in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) in the 119th Congress. Like most bills at the committee stage, it requires committee review and approval before it can move forward for consideration by the full House.