New cars would require a manual door release to help people exit if electrical systems fail.
This bill would require new cars with electronic door latches to have a manual way to open doors. This means drivers and passengers could get out even if the car's power goes out. It would also help emergency responders get into cars when electricity is lost.
Today, new cars with electronic door latches are not required to have a manual door release that works without power. If this bill passes, new cars would be required to have an easy-to-use manual door release for every door, allowing people to exit even if the car's electrical system fails. It would also require ways for emergency responders to get into new cars when the power is off.
HR 6947 · 119th Congress · January 6, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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