House Bill 4708
116th Congress(2019-2020)
SAFE Limos Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4708
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Safety, Accountability, and Federal Enforcement of Limos Act of 2019 or the SAFE Limos Act
This bill establishes safety standards for stretch limousines.
Among other requirements, the bill requires
- safety belts to be installed in stretch limousines with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds at each designated seating position, including on side-facing seats;
- the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and issue guidelines, best practices, and recommendations to assist stretch limousine alterers develop and administer a vehicle modifier plan;
- DOT to complete research into side impact protection, roof crush resistance, and air bag systems for the protection of occupants in stretch limousines given alternative seating positions or interior configurations, including perimeter seating arrangements;
- stretch limousine operators to disclose (1) the date of the most recent inspection of the limousine required under state or federal law, (2) the results of the inspection, and (3) any corrective actions taken to ensure the limousine passes inspection; and
- the use of event data recorders in stretch limousines.
October 16, 2019
10/31/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8682)
10/17/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
10/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:39 PM