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US HB7390: SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act of 2026

Introduced United States (Federal)

Last verified May 4, 2026 · official bill text

HB7390 · where it stands

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In one paragraph

The SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 proposes amendments to Title 49, with speculative details on NHTSA's roles and safety measures, pending full bill text verification.

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

What it means for business

If you operate in automated vehicle technology, you must comply with new safety standards by 2026 or face significant penalties.

What this means

The SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 seeks to amend federal law, with speculative insights on NHTSA's responsibilities and safety frameworks, subject to bill text verification.

Key provisions

  1. Speculative insights on NHTSA's roles in regulating safety standards for automated vehicles, pending confirmation from the bill text.
  2. Speculative amendments to Title 49 to establish safety measures and regulatory frameworks for testing and deployment of automated driving systems, subject to verification of specific sections.

Compliance checklist

  • Implement safety measures for automated driving systems Who: Manufacturers of automated vehicles Deadline: Upon enactment Penalty: Potential fines and restrictions on vehicle sales

Latest legislative action

Feb 10, 2026. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.

Full analysis

The SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 is a legislative proposal introduced to amend Title 49 of the United States Code. The bill's primary objective is to address automated driving systems. Details regarding NHTSA's roles and the establishment of safety measures are speculative and based on the official description, pending the availability of the full bill text.

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

TechnologyTransportation

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