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MA H3669

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Giannino

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires a human safety operator to be physically present inside any autonomous vehicle transporting passengers, goods, or engaged in interstate commerce in Massachusetts
  • Human operator must be able to monitor vehicle performance and intervene when necessary, including operating or shutting off the vehicle
  • Autonomous vehicles registered in Massachusetts must continue meeting federal motor vehicle standards and regulations
  • Human safety operators must meet all state and federal qualifications for both automated and non-automated vehicles
  • Amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws by adding new Section 19M

Legislative Description

Relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

9/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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