The She DRIVES Act, formally known as the She Develops Regulations in Vehicle Equality and Safety Act, is a bipartisan push in the U.S. Senate to make car safety testing more inclusive and effective.

This legislation addresses a critical gap in how vehicles are designed and tested, with the potential to save thousands of lives — particularly women’s — and reduce injuries on American roads. As this bill moves closer to becoming law, it’s sparking conversations about fairness, safety, and innovation in the auto industry.

By mandating female crash-test dummies and tailored injury criteria, the bill could prevent over 1,300 female fatalities annually.

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The She DRIVES Act, introduced as Senate Bill S. 4299 in May 2024 and reintroduced as S. 161 in January 2025, mandates that

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