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NY A04901

NY A04901: Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated dr… Verified

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Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully…

AI Summary

The bill allows fully autonomous vehicles to operate on New York roads without a human driver if conditions such as an engaged automated driving system, insurance, and registration are met. Note: This analysis is based on the official description and may not cover all conditions or restrictions present in the full bill text.

Business Impact

If you operate fully autonomous vehicles, ensure compliance with insurance and registration by the effective date to avoid legal issues.

State
New York
Bill Number
A04901
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Effective Date
May 10, 2025
Last Action
Apr 24, 2026
Last Verified
May 29, 2026
Data Updated
May 29, 2026
Version
v3
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Finance Transportation

Topics How we classify →

AI in InsuranceRegulates AI-driven underwriting, claims, and pricing. Click to see full definition → Autonomous Vehicles

What This Means

This New York bill regulates fully autonomous vehicles, permitting operation without a human driver under conditions like an engaged automated driving system, insurance, and registration. Note: This analysis is based on the official description and may not include all conditions from the full bill text, including potential technical requirements or area restrictions.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 20)

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-127
Sponsor HD-028
Sponsor HD-105
Sponsor HD-043
Sponsor HD-099

Compliance Checklist

Register the fully autonomous vehicle as required by state law.
Who: Vehicle owners/operators.
Penalty: Potential fines for unregistered vehicles.
Submit proof of insurance or self-insurance for the vehicle.
Who: Vehicle owners/operators.
Penalty: Inability to operate the vehicle legally.
Develop and submit a law enforcement interaction plan.
Who: Vehicle owners/operators.
Penalty: Inability to operate the vehicle legally.

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Full Legal Analysis

The bill governs the operation of fully autonomous vehicles in New York. It permits these vehicles to operate without a human driver if they meet conditions such as having an engaged automated driving system, maintaining insurance, and being registered as fully autonomous. The bill includes specific definitions for terms such as 'automated driving system' and outlines these requirements. This analysis is based on the official description and may not capture all potential restrictions or conditions, including any specific technical requirements for the automated driving system or road or area restrictions, due to the lack of access to the full bill text.

Official Source

Official Bill Text
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Related Topics

AI in Insurance Autonomous Vehicles

Affected Industries

Finance Transportation

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