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NY A08109: Establishes the New York state autonomous vehicle task force to study autonomous vehicle usage on the roads located within the state of New York.

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Last verified Oct 29, 2026 · official bill text

A08109 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

New York's A 8109 would authorize the Department of Transportation to establish a ten-member New York State autonomous vehicle task force to study current autonomous vehicle usage on New York roads, compare it across regions and with other states, and report findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on or before January 1, 2027. Would take effect immediately. Introduced April 30, 2025 and referred to the Transportation Committee (again January 7, 2026); it has not passed either chamber.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, no duties would fall on businesses; the task force would study autonomous vehicle use and recommend legislation or regulation to the Governor and Legislature by January 1, 2027.

Key provisions

  1. The department of transportation may establish the task force "to provide the governor and the legislature with information on autonomous vehicle usage"
  2. Ten members: two each appointed by the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly and the commissioner of transportation, and one each by the senate and assembly minority leaders
  3. Must study current usage on New York roads, compare regions and other states, and collaborate with state and New York City agencies including the department of motor vehicles
  4. The department must report findings, conclusions and recommendations "on or before January 1, 2027"
  5. A standalone act: no penalties, enforcement or appropriation; would take effect immediately; referred to Transportation, with no further action

Latest legislative action

Jan 7, 2026. referred to transportation

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Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

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