Allow Testing of Noncompliant Equipment

Summary#

This bill changes one short part of federal motor vehicle law (section 30112(b)(10) of title 49, United States Code). The change inserts the phrases "or an item of motor vehicle equipment", "or item of motor vehicle equipment", and "or items of motor vehicle equipment" into that provision. The bill’s title and text say the change is meant to allow certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment to be introduced in interstate commerce for testing purposes. The bill was introduced June 3, 2026, by Senators Gary Peters and Deb Fischer and was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

What it means for you#

• If you make, import, or test motor vehicle equipment, the bill would add express language that treats "items of motor vehicle equipment" the same way as motor vehicles in this part of the law.
• The stated purpose is to allow certain equipment that does not meet federal standards to be moved across state lines for testing.
• For most members of the public, the bill text does not describe direct changes to vehicle use, sales, or safety standards.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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