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Enhanced Vehicle Safety: New Crash Tests Including Female Occupant Devices

This Act mandates the Department of Transportation to update vehicle crash testing procedures to better reflect the safety of all occupants, including women. New cars must be tested using more advanced crash test dummies simulating both adult males (50th percentile) and adult females (5th percentile) in all seating positions. The goal is to enhance vehicle safety standards and reduce the risk of injury in accidents for all citizens.
Key points
Mandates the use of advanced anthropomorphic test devices simulating adult females (5th percentile) and males (50th percentile) in NCAP crash tests.
Requires new frontal and side impact crashworthiness tests for both front and rear seating positions, specifically including adult female occupant devices.
Updates injury criteria (head, neck, chest, pelvis, legs) based on real-world injuries to improve the effectiveness of safety standards.
The Department of Transportation must continuously evaluate and implement the most technologically advanced testing devices available globally at least annually.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4299
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2024-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

She DRIVES Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4299.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the use of advanced anthropomorphic test devices simulating adult females (5th percentile) and males (50th percentile) in NCAP crash tests.
  • Requires new frontal and side impact crashworthiness tests for both front and rear seating positions, specifically including adult female occupant devices.
  • Updates injury criteria (head, neck, chest, pelvis, legs) based on real-world injuries to improve the effectiveness of safety standards.
  • The Department of Transportation must continuously evaluate and implement the most technologically advanced testing devices available globally at least annually.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Security