,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bfjf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,october #af1 #bjai,mr4 ,schumer 7for himself and ,mrs4 ,gillibrand7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to establish safety standards for certain limousines1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,safety1 ,accountability1 and ,federal ,enforcement of ,limos ,act of #bjai or the ,,safe ,limos ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,certified vehicle ,the term certified vehicle means a motor vehicle that has been certified in accordance with section #efg4d or #efg4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to meet all applicable ,federal motor vehicle safety standards4 7#b7 ,incomplete vehicle ,the term incomplete vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #efg4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,stretch limousine ,the term stretch limousine means a new or used passenger motor vehicle that has been altered in a manner that increases the overall wheelbase of the vehicle1 exceeding the original equipment manufacturer's wheelbase dimension for the base model and year of the vehicle1 in any amount sufficient to accommodate additional passengers with a seating capacity of not fewer than #i passengers including the driver4 7#d7 ,stretch limousine alterer ,the term stretch limousine alterer means a person who alters by addition1 substitution1 or removal of components 7other than readily attachable components7 a certified passenger motor vehicle before or after the first purchase of the vehicle to produce a stretch limousine4 7#e7 ,stretch limousine operator ,the term stretch limousine operator means a person who owns or leases and operates a stretch limousine in interstate commerce4 7#f7 ,passenger motor vehicle ,the term passenger motor vehicle has the meaning given that term in section #cbaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,safety belt ,the term safety belt means an occupant restraint system consisting of integrated lap shoulder belts4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #c4 ,stretch limousine standards 7a7 ,safety belt standards for stretch limousines ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final rule amending ,federal ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,standard ,numbers #bjh to require safety belts to be installed in stretch limousines with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than #h1ejj pounds at each designated seating position1 including on side-facing seats4 7b7 ,seating system standards for stretch limousines ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final rule amending ,federal ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,standard ,number #bjg to require stretch limousines to meet standards for seats 7including side-facing seats71 attachment assemblies1 and installation to minimize the possibility of their failure by forces acting on them as a result of vehicle impact4 7c7 ,report on retrofit assessment for stretch limousines ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that assesses the feasibility1 benefits1 and costs with respect to the application of any requirement established under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 to a stretch limousine altered before the date on which the requirement applies to a new stretch limousine4 7d7 ,safety standards for altering used vehicles into stretch limousines ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final rule revising the regulations under section #efg4g of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to require a stretch limousine alterer to comply with the requirements for persons who alter certified vehicles4 #d4 ,stretch limousine compliance with ,federal safety standards 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cja of subtitle ,,vi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cjabh the following new section3 #cjabi4 ,stretch limousine compliance with ,federal safety standards 7a7 ,guidelines1 best practices1 and recommendations ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and not less than every #d years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall develop and issue guidelines1 best practices1 and recommendations to assist a stretch limousine alterer to develop and administer the vehicle modifier plan required under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,process and analysis 7#a7 ,notice required ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and as necessary thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register that describes the process and analysis used for approving or denying a vehicle modifier plan submitted by a stretch limousine alterer4 7#b7 ,elements ,the notice required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the safety elements described in subsection 7c7 in a vehicle modifier plan2 and 7,b7 a description of the process and criterion that the ,secretary will use for determining whether a vehicle modifier plan ensures that a stretch limousine meets applicable ,federal motor vehicle safety standards4 7c7 ,requirement ,not later than #b years after the ,secretary has released the notice required by subsection 7b71 a new stretch limousine may not be offered for sale1 lease1 or rent1 introduced or delivered for introduction in interstate commerce1 or imported into the ,united ,states unless the stretch limousine alterer has developed1 and the ,secretary has approved1 a vehicle modifier plan4 ,a vehicle modifier plan includes the following safety elements3 7#a7 ,design1 quality control1 manufacturing1 and training practices adopted by a stretch limousine alterer to ensure that a stretch limousine complies with ,federal motor vehicle safety standards4 7#b7 ,customer support guidelines1 including instructions for stretch limousine occupants to wear seatbelts and stretch limousine operators to notify occupants of the date and results of the most recent inspection of the stretch limousine4 7#c7 ,any other safety elements that the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7d7 ,vehicle modifier plan 7#a7 ,application ,a stretch limousine alterer shall submit to the ,secretary an application for approval of a vehicle modifier plan in such a form1 at such a time1 and containing the information required to be included in the notice published pursuant to subsection 7b74 ,a vehicle modifier plan required under subsection 7a7 may be approved for not more than #d years after the date on which the plan is approved4 7#b7 ,review ,the ,secretary may approve a vehicle modifier plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 on a finding that the plan ensures that a stretch limousine will meet ,federal motor vehicle safety standards4 7#c7 ,timely consideration of applications ,the ,secretary shall approve or reject a vehicle modifier plan not later than #a year after receiving an application from a stretch limousine alterer4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,incomplete vehicle ,the term incomplete vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #efg4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,stretch limousine ,the term stretch limousine means a new or used passenger motor vehicle that has been altered in a manner that increases the overall wheelbase of the vehicle1 exceeding the original equipment manufacturer's wheelbase dimension for the base model and year of the vehicle1 in any amount sufficient to accommodate additional passengers with a seating capacity of not fewer than #i passengers including the driver4 7#c7 ,stretch limousine alterer ,the term stretch limousine alterer means a person who alters by addition1 substitution1 or removal of components 7other than readily attachable components7 an incomplete vehicle or a certified passenger motor vehicle before or after the first purchase of the vehicle to produce a stretch limousine4 7#d7 ,passenger motor vehicle ,the term passenger motor vehicle has the meaning given that term in section #cbaja4 4 7b7 ,enforcement ,section #cjafe7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting #cjabi1 after #cjabg14 #e4 ,stretch limousine crashworthiness 7a7 ,research ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment1 the ,secretary shall complete research into side impact protection1 roof crush resistance1 and air bag systems for the protection of occupants in stretch limousines given alternative seating positions or interior configurations1 including perimeter seating arrangements4 7b7 ,research requirements ,in conducting the research required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop one or more tests to evaluate side impact protection1 roof crush resistance1 and air bag systems of stretch limousines2 7#b7 determine metrics that would be most effective at evaluating the side impact protection1 roof crush resistance1 and air bag systems of stretch limousines2 and 7#c7 determine criteria to assure the stretch limousines are protecting occupants in any alternative seating positions or interior configurations4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report describing the findings of the research required under this section to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7d7 ,vehicle modifier plans ,the ,secretary shall incorporate the findings of the research conducted under this section into the guidelines required under section #cjabi7;a7 of title #di and the process and analysis required under section #cjabi7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #d7;a74 7e7 ,crashworthiness standards ,the ,secretary shall issue final motor vehicle safety standards for side impact protection1 roof crush resistance1 and air bag systems for stretch limousines if the ,secretary determines that such standards meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #f4 ,stretch limousine evacuation 7a7 ,research ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall complete research into safety features and standards that aid egress and regress in the event that one exit in the passenger compartment of a stretch limousine is blocked4 7b7 ,standards ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue stretch limousine evacuation standards based on the results of the ,secretary's research4 #g4 ,stretch limousine inspection disclosure 7a7 ,stretch limousine inspection disclosure ,a stretch limousine operator introducing a stretch limousine into interstate commerce may not deploy for commercial use a stretch limousine unless the stretch limousine operator has prominently disclosed in a clear and conspicuous notice1 including on its website to the extent the stretch limousine operator uses a website1 that includes-- 7#a7 the date of the most recent inspection of the stretch limousine required under ,state or ,federal law2 7#b7 the results of the inspection2 and 7#c7 any corrective action taken by the stretch limousine operator to ensure the stretch limousine passed inspection4 7b7 ,federal ,trade ,commission enforcement ,a violation of subsection 7a7 shall be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of section #e7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #de7;a77#a774 ,the ,federal ,trade ,commission shall enforce this section in the same manner1 by the same means1 and with the same jurisdiction1 powers1 and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act were incorporated into and made a part of this ,act4 7c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,federal ,trade commission under any other provision of law4 7d7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #h4 ,event data recorders for stretch limousines 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 shall issue a final rule requiring the use of event data recorders for stretch limousines4 7b7 ,privacy protections ,any standard promulgated under subsection 7a7 pertaining to event data recorder information shall comply with the collection and sharing requirements under the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74