An Act relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5328↗ |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J27 | Accompanied | 1 entries |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S2393 | An Act relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles | Active |
Chapter 90 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 19L the following new section:-
An autonomous vehicle registered in this state must continue to meet federal standards and regulations for a motor vehicle. The vehicle shall not be engaged in the transport of interstate commerce or the transporting of passengers, or the transporting of goods unless a human safety operator is physically present in the autonomous vehicle such that they have the ability to monitor the performance of the vehicle and intervene if necessary, including but not limited to operating or shutting off the vehicle. A human safety operator must continue to meet all state and federal qualifications for automated and non-automated vehicles.
Chapter 90 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 19L the following new section:- Section 19M. An autonomous vehicle registered in this state must continue to meet federal standards and regulations for a motor vehicle. The vehicle shall not be engaged in the transport of interstate commerce or the transporting of passengers, or the transporting of goods unless a human safety operator is physically present in the autonomous vehicle such that they have the ability to monitor the performance of the vehicle and intervene if necessary, including but not limited to operating or shutting off the vehicle. A human safety operator must continue to meet all state and federal qualifications for automated and non-automated vehicles.