Joe Biden mandated all new vehicles come installed with a 'kill switch.' This Republican wants to repeal it
A federal mandate requiring 'kill switches' in new vehicles has sparked a legislative push for repeal and concerns over driver surveillance.
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President Joe Biden has mandated that all new vehicles be installed with a 'kill switch.' In response, Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania has introduced a bill to repeal this requirement. Coverage from Fox News and Yahoo highlights the legislative conflict, while NBC 5 Chicago and The Sun emphasize concerns that the technology could allow vehicles to monitor drivers.
Consumer Reports disputes the premise, stating that cars are not getting a 'kill switch' in 2027. Future developments depend on the progress of Rep.
Perry's repeal bill and further clarification regarding the timeline and nature of the mandate.
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Quick answers
Who is attempting to repeal the kill switch mandate?
Representative Scott Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, has introduced a bill to repeal the requirement.
What are the primary concerns regarding this technology?
Reports from The Sun and NBC 5 Chicago raise concerns that the technology could enable vehicles to watch the people inside them.
Is the kill switch being implemented in 2027?
Consumer Reports states that vehicles are not getting a 'kill switch' in 2027.
Coverage (5)
- Sweeping law means your car can watch you as 'abusive' tech is already in action the-sun.com · 6h ago
- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Penn., introduces a bill to repeal Biden vehicle kill switch requirement Yahoo · 6h ago
- No, Your Car Isn’t Getting a 'Kill Switch' in 2027 Consumer Reports · 6h ago
- Could your next car watch you? Federal mandate faces scrutiny NBC 5 Chicago · 6h ago
- Joe Biden mandated all new vehicles come installed with a 'kill switch.' This Republican wants to repeal it Fox News · 6h ago broke it first
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