Requires rear occupant alert systems in certain vehicles

This bill would require new passenger vehicles sold in New York to include a rear occupant alert system, which notifies drivers to check the back seats after turning off the engine. The rule applies to cars and trucks under 10,000 pounds manufactured or assembled one year after federal safety standards for these systems are finalized. If federal authorities determine that this requirement makes New York ineligible for federal funding or non-compliant with federal law, the bill would be repealed.