Kevin Mullin (D-CA)
AV Emergency Response Coordination Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The AV Emergency Response Coordination Act aims to set minimum standards for how autonomous vehicle operators interact with emergency responders. It requires covered entities to submit detailed emergency response guides and concise rescue sheets to the Administrator. These documents must outline how responders can communicate with entities, move or disable vehicles, and access occupants during emergencies. The bill also mandates the creation of a 24/7 emergency telephone hotline with rapid response times. Additionally, it establishes a system for geofence notices to help responders manage specific geographic areas during incidents.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over autonomous vehicle operations.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires a publicly available repository of emergency response documentation.
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer safety by establishing clear protocols for emergency interactions with autonomous vehicles.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill imposes new compliance, documentation, and operational requirements on autonomous vehicle operators.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Emergency Coordination: The requirement for an emergency response guide and rescue sheet provides responders with critical information on how to deal with an incident involving a covered vehicle (Section 2(a)).
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Enhanced Responder Safety and Efficiency: Documentation must detail how responders can move, disable, or immobilize a vehicle, and how to identify and mitigate hazards related to a collision or unplanned stoppage (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Improved Occupant Safety: The bill requires documentation on how emergency responders may access occupants, including methods for physical extrication and real-time communication with those inside the vehicle (Section 2(b)(2)(E)).
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Real-Time Crisis Management: The mandate for a telephone hotline that must respond to callers within 30 seconds allows for immediate coordination during emergencies (Section 2(f)).
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Public Transparency: The Administrator is required to maintain a mobile-friendly, searchable, and publicly available repository of emergency response guides and rescue sheets (Section 2(d)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Compliance Burdens for Entities: Covered entities must follow strict timelines for submitting documentation and updating it when material changes are made to their vehicles or software (Section 2(c)).
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Operational Restrictions via Geofencing: Under the geofencing provisions, covered entities must comply with geofence notices within 2 minutes, which could impact the continuous operation of their vehicles (Section 2(g)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a publicly available repository of emergency response documentation. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over autonomous vehicle operations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer safety by establishing clear protocols for emergency interactions with autonomous vehicles.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill establishes new regulatory requirements for companies operating autonomous vehicle systems.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill enhances coordination with emergency management agencies during disasters like floods and wildfires.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill requires consultation with organizations representing people with disabilities when developing standards.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill ensures people with disabilities are considered during the development of safety standards. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill imposes new compliance, documentation, and operational requirements on autonomous vehicle operators.
- 8/3/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House