Study on modernizing vehicle identification numbers

(a) In general The Administrator shall conduct a study on modernizing the VIN system. (b) Contents The study required by subsection (a) shall analyze the following: (1) How the VIN system is used by the following: (A) The Administrator. (B) Heads of other relevant Federal agencies (as determined by the Administrator). (C) State and local governments. (D) Manufacturers. (E) Law enforcement. (F) The property and casualty insurance industry. (G) Any other user the Administrator determines appropriate. (2) Any limitations of the VIN system, including with respect to motor vehicle safety and regulatory compliance. (3) Recommendations for Congress and the Administration to improve the VIN system, including with respect to motor vehicle attributes. (c) Consultation In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall consult with the following: (1) State motor vehicle agencies that are responsible for the registration and titling of motor vehicles. (2) State and local law enforcement agencies. (3) Emergency responders. (4) Roadway safety organizations. (5) Consumer motor vehicle safety organizations. (6) International standards organizations. (7) Manufacturers. (8) Dealers. (9) The property and casualty insurance industry. (10) Any other stakeholder the Administrator determines appropriate. (d) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a report on the results of the study required by subsection (a). (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Motor vehicle attributes The term motor vehicle attributes means the following: (A) Means of propulsion. (B) Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 automation. (C) Driver assistance technology. (D) Electrification specification, including with respect to battery capacity and charging capability. (E) Connectivity requirements. (F) Over-the-air update capability. (2) VIN The term VIN has the meaning given such term in section 565.12(b) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.