What does Preamble of Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025 do?

This bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create a consumer product safety standard for certain gates. The bill's stated purpose is to establish a safety standard related to gates.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025.

What does CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD FOR COVERED GATES. of Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Commission to promulgate a final consumer product safety standard for covered gates within one year of the Act's enactment. The standard must include requirements based on specific ASTM and ANSI/CAN/UL standards as of January 1, 2025, or any successor standards. If a covered gate has an operator, it must meet the safety-related standards of ANSI/CAN/UL 325 as of January 1, 2025, or any successor standard. The Commission must determine which types of covered gates are subject to the standard and ensure they fall under its jurisdiction. Organizations revising voluntary standards adopted as safety standards must notify the Commission. Revised voluntary standards are considered adopted by the Commission 180 days after notification unless the Commission determines the revision doesn't improve safety. The Commission may initiate rulemaking to modify the standard if it determines a modification would further reduce injury risk. Any standard or revised standard is treated as a consumer product safety rule under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

What does EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. of Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes an education and awareness campaign regarding covered gates. The Commission is required to undertake this national campaign within two years of the Act's enactment. The campaign aims to educate the public about the dangers of covered gates, including detachment and falling, and methods to prevent injury or death. The Commission must develop educational materials for manufacturers, contractors, retailers, service companies, consumers, and building officials. Materials for building officials should support updating and enforcing building codes related to covered gate safety. The Commission must submit a report to Congress summarizing the campaign's actions within three years of enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. “Building official” refers to officials responsible for various aspects of building code administration. “Commission” is defined as the Consumer Product Safety Commission. “Covered gate” includes automatic and manual vehicular gates, as well as gates exceeding specific width or height thresholds. “Local educational agency” has the meaning defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. “Manufacturer” is defined according to the Consumer Product Safety Act. “Positive stops” are described as physical impediments to gate movement. “State” is defined according to the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Back to bills

Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/8/2025

Author: John Curtis (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a mandatory safety standard for covered gates, referencing existing industry standards and requiring additional safety measures for gates with operators.
The bill mandates a national education and awareness campaign to inform various stakeholders, including manufacturers, consumers, and building officials, about the risks associated with covered gates and how to prevent injuries.
The legislation defines 'covered gates' to include automatic and manual vehicular gates exceeding specific size thresholds, and establishes a process for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to adopt or revise voluntary safety standards.

119th Congressin committeeOfficial page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 3 more.

5 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account