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

• S. 2290
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Rear-end collision avoidance systems

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 system means a system for a high-mounted stop lamp in which—
    • The term Standard 108 means Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, contained in section 571.108 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).
• (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.