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MA S2393

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Feeney

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

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

Legislative Description

Relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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