On Feb. 25, 2019, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced the introduction of the Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology (PARK IT) Act to protect consumers from the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and vehicle roll-aways associated with keyless ignition technology in vehicles. The PARK IT Act requires NHTSA to finalize a rule that vehicles automatically shut off after a period of time to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, and a rule that sets a performance standard to prevent roll-away. Blumenthal announced the legislation at an event in Hartford, Connecticut with Suzi Zitser, whose father died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a Toyota Avalon with a keyless ignition.
The bill (S.543) has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation