A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "AV Accessibility Act," aims to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities regarding autonomous vehicle technology. It prohibits states from issuing motor vehicle operator's licenses for the use of Level 4 or Level 5 ADS-equipped vehicles in a discriminatory manner. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation is tasked with conducting a study via the National Academies to improve accessibility for ride-hail ADS-equipped vehicles. This study focuses on infrastructure changes that help individuals with disabilities find, access, and use these vehicles. Finally, the bill authorizes $5,000,000 to fund this infrastructure study.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill specifically aims to prevent discrimination and improve the accessibility of autonomous vehicle technology for people with disabilities.
- Scored +7
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill prohibits discrimination in autonomous vehicle licensing and funds a study to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Scored +5
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?
The bill funds a study to improve public transportation infrastructure for the use of autonomous ride-hail vehicles.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill restricts state authority regarding the issuance of motor vehicle operator's licenses for certain autonomous vehicles.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Discrimination: The bill prohibits states from issuing licenses for the use of Level 4 or Level 5 ADS-equipped vehicles in a way that discriminates against qualified individuals with disabilities (Section 3).
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Improved Accessibility Infrastructure: The Secretary will conduct a study to determine changes to public transportation infrastructure to help individuals with disabilities find, access, and use ride-hail ADS-equipped vehicles (Section 4).
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Enhanced Safety and Ease of Use: The study seeks to identify options to simplify safe access to these vehicles, including considerations for non-visual access, curb management, and infrastructure design to help individuals safely locate, enter, use, and exit vehicles (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill specifically aims to prevent discrimination and improve the accessibility of autonomous vehicle technology for people with disabilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill prohibits discrimination in autonomous vehicle licensing and funds a study to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill funds a study to improve public transportation infrastructure for the use of autonomous ride-hail vehicles.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes $5 million for a study conducted via the National Academies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill empowers the Secretary of Transportation to direct infrastructure studies and sets federal prohibitions on state licensing practices. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill restricts state authority regarding the issuance of motor vehicle operator's licenses for certain autonomous vehicles.
- 7/16/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 7/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian MastRepublican · Florida