Next Gen Road Safety Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Apr 9, 2026
What it does
The Next Gen Road Safety Act would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for purchasing equipment, technology, or support systems—such as vehicle-disabling systems, police bumper systems, and drones—aimed at preventing and de-escalating high-speed vehicular pursuits. The bill specifically modifies Section 1701(b) of the Act by adding a new paragraph (25) to authorize this use of grant funds. It affects federal grant programs administered to state and local law enforcement agencies seeking to improve road safety during pursuit situations. The legislation does not create new funding but redirects existing COPS grant…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.