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A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit liability at common law for failure to manufacture or equip a motor vehicle to an extent that exceeds applicable motor vehicle safety standards, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
1Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Prohibits lawsuits against car manufacturers for not exceeding federal safety standards. Limits lawsuits to cases where cars don't meet minimum safety requirements.

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Sponsored By

Deb Fischer
Republican · Nebraska · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 6, 2026
    Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE)
  2. Committee on Commerce
  3. Aug 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects car manufacturers and people who sue them, by limiting the grounds for lawsuits related to vehicle safety. It also impacts consumers who may be injured in car accidents, by potentially reducing their ability to seek damages from manufacturers.

Cosponsors (1)

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