Bills · HR 7372
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7372Civil actions and liabilityFraud offenses and financial crimes
Safety is Not For Sale Act
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 10
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly impact consumer choice and safety on the roads. If passed, it would prevent car manufacturers from bundling essential, life-saving safety technologies with unrelated luxury or convenience features, which often pushes up the total cost of a vehicle. This could make advanced safety features more widely available and affordable, as buyers would no longer be forced to pay for amenities they don't want or need just to get crucial safety tech. This increased access could lead to a greater adoption of these features, potentially reducing accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
Without this bill, manufacturers can continue existing sales practices, meaning safety-conscious consumers with tighter budgets might struggle to afford vehicles equipped with the latest safety innovations, or might have limited options for finding cars that include only the safety features they prioritize. It aims to address concerns about transparency in car pricing and equitable access to important safety technology.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits motor vehicle sellers from offering certain optional safety features for sale or lease to a first purchaser unless those features are offered separately from non-safety features or as standard trim equipment.
This prevents car companies from forcing buyers to purchase unrelated luxury or convenience items to get essential safety features.
PROVISION 02
Requires sellers to clearly and conspicuously disclose the cost of any optional safety feature separately from the cost of any non-safety features.
This increases price transparency, allowing buyers to see the exact cost of safety technologies.
PROVISION 03
Defines what constitutes an 'optional safety feature,' including advanced driver assistance systems, enhanced lighting, and crash alert systems.
This provides clear guidelines on which features are subject to the bill's sales practice prohibitions.
PROVISION 04
Establishes that violations of these prohibitions will be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
This grants the Federal Trade Commission the authority to enforce the new rules and take action against non-compliant sellers.
PROVISION 05
Allows State Attorneys General to bring civil actions against violators on behalf of their State's residents, including seeking civil penalties and damages.
This provides an additional layer of enforcement and protection for consumers at the state level.
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSFEB 10
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
FEB 10
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
FEB 4
Introduced in House
FEB 4
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7372
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionFeb 10, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
House BillHR 7372Civil actions and liabilityFraud offenses and financial crimes
Safety is Not For Sale Act
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 10, 2026
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
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