Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025

The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule establishing minimum performance standards for automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in new covered vehicles. The standards must ensure AEB can operate in daylight and low-light conditions, meet a defined maximum activation speed threshold for the vehicle, and reliably detect and respond to vulnerable road users—including bicyclists and other cyclists—across a wide range of appearances (skin color, clothing, and protective gear). The final rule must set a compliance date, with manufacturers required to meet the standard within up to two model years after the rule becomes effective. The act relies on existing AEB definitions in federal regulations and applies to light passenger cars, MPVs, and trucks at or below 10,000 pounds GVWR. In short, the bill aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced AEB tech that can recognize and respond to cyclists and other vulnerable road users under diverse conditions, reducing collision risk as new vehicles enter the market.