A08621

Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one pounds or more which utilizes autonomous vehicle te… Reviewed

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Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one pounds or more which utilizes autonomous vehicle technology from being operated on public highways unless a natural person holding a valid license for the operation of the motor vehicle's class is present within such vehicle.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the operation of heavy autonomous vehicles on public highways without a licensed driver present.

Business Impact

If you operate autonomous vehicles over 10,001 pounds in New York, you must have a licensed driver in the vehicle or face penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
A08621
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jan 12, 2024
Last Verified
Apr 19, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 19, 2026
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

Transportation Technology Automotive

Topics

What This Means

The proposed legislation in New York aims to regulate the use of heavy autonomous vehicles by requiring a licensed driver to be present during operation on public highways. This bill impacts manufacturers and operators of such vehicles, ensuring safety and accountability in the deployment of autonomous technology.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to transportation

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-109
Sponsor HD-093
Sponsor HD-066
Sponsor HD-060

Compliance Checklist

Ensure a licensed driver is present in the vehicle during operation.
Who: Operators of heavy autonomous vehicles.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance are not specified.

Related & Companion Bills

New York S07758 — Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross veh… New York S07956 — Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross veh…

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