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US HB4419: AV Accessibility Act Autonomous Vehicle Accessibility Act

In Committee United States (Federal)

Last verified Oct 8, 2026 · official bill text

HB4419 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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Passed a chamber
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Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

The federal AV Accessibility Act (H.R. 4419, 119th Congress) would bar a State from issuing a motor vehicle operator's license for operating or using a Level 4 or Level 5 ADS-equipped vehicle in a way that discriminates on the basis of disability against a qualified individual with a disability. It would also have the Secretary of Transportation seek a National Academies study of accessible pickup and dropoff for ride-hail ADS vehicles, with $5,000,000 authorized. Introduced July 15, 2025; referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; it has not passed either house.

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

What it means for business

None yet: the bill has not been enacted. If enacted it would restrict state licensing decisions and fund a study; it sets no direct duties for autonomous-vehicle companies.

Key provisions

  1. In accordance with title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a State could not issue an operator's license for the operation or use of a Level 4 or Level 5 ADS-equipped vehicle in a manner that discriminates on the basis of disability against a qualified individual with a disability
  2. The Secretary of Transportation would seek an agreement with the National Academies to study changes to public transportation infrastructure that would help people with disabilities find, access and use ride-hail ADS-equipped vehicles, including at pickup and dropoff
  3. The study would identify options to simplify safe access, including non-visual access, dynamic curb management, sidewalk and roadway design, dedicated pickup and dropoff zones and curb extensions
  4. $5,000,000 would be authorized for the study, available until expended
  5. Status: introduced in the House July 15, 2025 by Mr. Stanton and Mr. Mast; referred July 16, 2025 to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; not passed by either chamber

Latest legislative action

Jul 16, 2025. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
R Sponsor HD-FL-21
D Sponsor HD-AZ-4

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

TransportationGovernment

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