What does Preamble of HR 6947 do?

This bill aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code The amendment requires new motor vehicles to have a manual door release The manual door release must allow timely exit despite electrical system failure The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6947 do?

This Act has a short title The short title is the 'Securing Accessible Functional Emergency Exit Act of 2026' An alternative short title is the 'SAFE Exit Act of 2026'

What does VEHICLE STANDARD FOR MANUAL DOOR RELEASE. of HR 6947 do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code to add Section 30130 regarding manual door releases. The Secretary of Transportation must issue a final rule amending Standard 206 within two years of the section's enactment. The rule will establish performance and labeling requirements for vehicles with electronic door latch systems. The rule requires a power-independent, easy-to-find manual release for each door, accessible to occupants. It also mandates means for emergency responder access when electrical power is lost. The compliance date for the revised rule is within two years of its issuance. The section defines 'electronic door latch,' 'manual release,' and 'Standard 206'.

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SAFE Exit Act of 2026 — HR. 6947

Last updated: 2/10/2026 · Introduced: 1/6/2026

Author: Robin Kelly (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires new motor vehicles to have a manual door release that allows for timely exit in the event of an electrical system failure.
The Secretary of Transportation must issue a final rule establishing performance and labeling requirements for vehicles with electronic door latch systems within two years of the bill's enactment.
The rule mandates a power-independent, easy-to-find manual release for each door, accessible to occupants, and means for emergency responder access when electrical power is lost.

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