The Next Gen Road Safety Act represents a targeted expansion of federal law enforcement grant authority to address the dangers posed by high-speed vehicular pursuits. The legislation recognizes that traditional pursuit methods create significant risks to public safety, law enforcement officers, suspects, and bystanders. By amending existing COPS grant provisions, the bill seeks to modernize law enforcement capabilities through technology-based solutions that can prevent or de-escalate dangerous high-speed chases before they result in injury, death, or property damage. The bill's approach reflects a policy shift toward proactive intervention and risk mitigation rather than reactive pursuit tactics that have historically resulted in tragic outcomes.

Who sponsored HR8217?

Laura Friedman, Laurel Lee, Shomari Figures, Sam Liccardo

What is the status of HR8217?

Introduced as of April 9, 2026.

The Next Gen Road Safety Act represents a targeted expansion of federal law enforcement grant authority to address the dangers posed by high-speed vehicular pursuits. The legislation recognizes that traditional pursuit methods create significant risks to public safety, law enforcement officers, suspects, and bystanders. By amending existing COPS grant provisions, the bill seeks to modernize law enforcement capabilities through technology-based solutions that can prevent or de-escalate dangerous high-speed chases before they result in injury, death, or property damage. The bill's approach reflects a policy shift toward proactive intervention and risk mitigation rather than reactive pursuit tactics that have historically resulted in tragic outcomes.

Who sponsored HR8217?

Laura Friedman, Laurel Lee, Shomari Figures, Sam Liccardo

What is the status of HR8217?

Introduced as of April 9, 2026.

HR8217 U.S. House: Next Gen Road Safety Act

Introduced

H. R. 8217

Introduced in House · April 10, 2026

April 9, 2026

Ms. Friedman (for herself and Ms. Lee of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for equipment to assist in the prevention and de-escalation of high-speed vehicular pursuits.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Next Gen Road Safety Act”.

Introduced

H. R. 8217

Introduced in House · April 10, 2026

April 9, 2026

Ms. Friedman (for herself and Ms. Lee of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Next Gen Road Safety Act”.

Introduced

H. R. 8217

Introduced in House · April 10, 2026

April 9, 2026

Ms. Friedman (for herself and Ms. Lee of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Next Gen Road Safety Act”.

Introduced

H. R. 8217

Introduced in House · April 10, 2026

April 9, 2026

Ms. Friedman (for herself and Ms. Lee of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Next Gen Road Safety Act”.

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