Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act of 2025

This bill requires the District's Homeland Security agency to establish safety standards for barriers used during temporary street closures for events, mandating that barriers meet ASTM crash test ratings (like ASTM F2656) or federal traffic control standards. It directly affects event organizers, public safety agencies (like MPD and DPW), and residents using pedestrian zones by ensuring barriers are certified to stop vehicle ramming attacks. Key provisions include setting distinct standards for different road types, prioritizing SAFETY Act-certified barriers for major roads, and providing federal liability protection for compliant barriers. The goal is to replace unsafe current methods (like untested jersey barriers or "blocking vehicles") with certified barriers that genuinely prevent vehicular terrorism risks during events.