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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. It requires a report by February 12, 2016.
Business Impact
If you manufacture or test autonomous vehicles in New York, you must comply with safety regulations and insurance requirements 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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— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The bill A7391 aims to establish a regulatory framework for the operation and testing of autonomous vehicles in New York. It outlines safety requirements, liability protections for manufacturers, and mandates insurance coverage for testing. This legislation is crucial for manufacturers and operators of autonomous technology, ensuring compliance with both state and federal standards.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'autonomous technology' and 'autonomous vehicle'.
- Requires compliance with federal standards for autonomous vehicles.
- Mandates safety features for autonomous vehicles, including operator alerts.
- Allows testing of autonomous vehicles with a human operator present.
- Establishes insurance requirements for testing entities.
- Provides liability protections for manufacturers against conversion claims.
Latest Legislative Action
print number 7391a
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| David Gantt D | Sponsor | HD-137 |
| Michael DenDekker D | Sponsor | HD-034 |
| Nily Rozic D | Sponsor | HD-025 |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure autonomous vehicles have required safety features and alerts.
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles.
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in fines or inability to operate.
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles.
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in fines or inability to operate.
Submit proof of insurance before testing autonomous vehicles.
Who: Entities testing autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: Prior to commencement of testing.
Penalty: Testing may be prohibited without proof of insurance.
Who: Entities testing autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: Prior to commencement of testing.
Penalty: Testing may be prohibited without proof of insurance.
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill A7391 introduces regulations for the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles in New York. It requires that autonomous vehicles comply with federal standards and mandates specific safety features, such as an easily accessible means to engage and disengage autonomous technology and alerts for technology failures. Manufacturers and operators must ensure that a human operator is present during testing and submit proof of insurance before commencing tests. The bill also provides liability protections for manufacturers against claims arising from third-party conversions of vehicles to autonomous technology. Additionally, the commissioner of motor vehicles is required to report findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature by February 12, 2016.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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