S. 2290
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To clarify certain regulations to allow for the installation of pulsating light systems for high-mounted stop lamps, and for other purposes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · July 15, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Tillis · Committee: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025.
SEC. 2. Rear-end collision avoidance systems
- (a) Definitions
- In this section:
- The term
pulsating light systemmeans a system for a high-mounted stop lamp in which— - The term
Standard 108means Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, contained in section 571.108 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).
- The term
- In this section:
- (b) Clarification on pulsating light systems
- Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, Standard 108 shall be deemed to allow for the use of pulsating light systems on vehicles covered by Standard 108.
- (c) Rulemaking
- Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to update Standard 108—
- to include performance-based standards for pulsating light systems; and
- to allow for the use of pulsating light systems on motor vehicles covered by Standard 108.
- Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to update Standard 108—