No Kill Switches in Cars Act

Summary — H.R. 1137: "No Kill Switches in Cars Act"

Status and procedural history
- Bill Number: H.R. 1137 (classification: bill)

- Introduced in the House: (legislative actions list) 2025-02-07 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce; 2025-05-13 — Filed.

- Subsequent House actions (per provided record): 2025-05-14 — Rules suspended; Adopted; Record vote; Reported enrolled.

- Sponsor / cosponsors: Rep. Scott Perry (primary sponsor); cosponsors include Chip Roy, Brandon Gill, Harriet Hageman, Thomas Tiffany, Andrew Ogles, Russ Fulcher, Paul Gosar, Eric Burlison, Thomas Massie, Andy Biggs, Mark Harris, Jefferson Van Drew, Barry Moore, Troy Nehls.

- Note: There is an apparent inconsistency in the supplied metadata (the bill is labeled “Introduced in House” but the action log shows adoption and enrollment activity in May 2025). Readers should consult the official enrolled text for final status.

Purpose and intent
- Title: “No Kill Switches in Cars Act.”

- Intended purpose (based on the title): to prohibit the installation, use, or remote activation of vehicle “kill switches” — electronic mechanisms that can remotely disable or immobilize motor vehicles — without the vehicle owner’s consent or outside narrowly defined exceptions.

Key provisions (inferred)
- Prohibition on kill switches: likely bars manufacturers, vehicle servicers, insurers, or third parties from incorporating or activating remote systems that can disable a consumer’s vehicle while it is in normal operation.

- Consent and notice requirements: likely requires explicit owner consent before any remote disabling capability is installed or used.

- Exceptions (commonly included in similar proposals): possible carve-outs for safety recalls, emergency response with judicial oversight, court-ordered immobilization, or narrowly defined law-enforcement actions; specifics require consulting the bill text.

- Enforcement and remedies: may create civil penalties, private rights of action, or enforcement authority for federal/state agencies — exact mechanisms not provided in summary materials.

Who would be affected
- Vehicle owners and drivers (consumer protections against remote disabling).

- Motor vehicle manufacturers and suppliers (design and telematics practices).

- Insurers offering telematics-based programs (e.g., usage-based insurance that can control vehicle functions).

- Fleet operators, rental companies, and law enforcement (operational and compliance impacts).

- Cybersecurity and IoT vendors supplying remote-control capabilities.

Potential impacts and considerations
- Consumer safety and autonomy: prevents unexpected immobilization that could endanger drivers or passengers.

- Law enforcement and safety recalls: could complicate remote immobilization used for theft recovery or recall mitigation unless the bill includes exceptions.

- Industry practices: may require redesign of telematics and aftermarket systems; impact on business models relying on remote control features.

- Legal interplay: possible preemption/conflict with state laws and existing federal vehicle safety or cybersecurity regulations.

Where to find the full text and next steps
- This summary is based on the bill title and provided actions; the full legislative text is needed to confirm exact prohibitions, definitions, exceptions, penalties, and effective dates. Consult Congress.gov, the House Clerk’s site, or the sponsor’s office for the enrolled text and the final status.