An Act relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Massachusetts motor vehicle law requiring autonomous vehicles to meet federal standards and to be used for passenger, goods, or interstate transport only when a human safety operator is physically present. The operator must be able to monitor the vehicle and intervene, including shutting it off, and must meet all state and federal driver qualifications. This provision aims to keep a human in the loop for commercial autonomous vehicle operations.

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