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AI Summary
This bill regulates the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles on public highways in New York, ensuring safety and compliance with federal standards, including a $5 million insurance requirement.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in New York, you must comply with safety and operational regulations or face penalties.
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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
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What This Means
The bill A1037 aims to establish a regulatory framework for the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles in New York. It outlines safety requirements for manufacturers and operators, ensuring that autonomous technology is safely integrated into public highways. This legislation will impact vehicle manufacturers, technology developers, and operators of autonomous vehicles.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'autonomous technology' and 'autonomous vehicle'.
- Requires compliance with federal standards for autonomous vehicles.
- Mandates safety features for autonomous vehicles, including alerts for technology failures.
- Allows operation of autonomous vehicles by licensed individuals in autonomous mode.
- Establishes liability protections for manufacturers against defects from third-party conversions.
- Requires a $5 million insurance, surety bond, or proof of self-insurance for testing.
- Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to study and report on autonomous vehicle operations.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ron Kim | Primary |
| Eddie Gibbs | Cosponsor |
| Jo Anne Simon | Cosponsor |
| Steven Raga | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure autonomous vehicles have required safety features and compliance with federal standards.
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles.
Penalty: Potential liability for non-compliance.
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles.
Penalty: Potential liability for non-compliance.
Submit proof of insurance or surety bond before testing autonomous vehicles.
Who: Entities testing autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: Before commencement of testing.
Penalty: Testing may be prohibited without proper insurance.
Who: Entities testing autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: Before commencement of testing.
Penalty: Testing may be prohibited without proper insurance.
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill A1037 introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for the operation and testing of autonomous vehicles in New York. It mandates that autonomous vehicles comply with federal standards and outlines specific requirements for their operation, including the need for accessible controls to engage and disengage autonomous technology, indicators for autonomous mode, and alerts for technology failures. Manufacturers and operators must ensure that a human operator is present during testing to monitor performance and regain control if necessary. The bill also requires entities testing autonomous vehicles to have a $5 million insurance, surety bond, or proof of self-insurance. Additionally, it addresses liability issues, stating that manufacturers are not liable for defects caused by third-party conversions to autonomous vehicles unless the defect existed prior to conversion. The commissioner of motor vehicles is tasked with studying the operation of these vehicles and reporting findings by February 12, 2019, which may lead to further legislative proposals.
Official Source
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