Autonomous Systems Amendments

Summary

The bill creates new definitions for automated driving systems, treats the system itself as the vehicle operator, and caps the damages that can be awarded in lawsuits involving driverless cars. It shields manufacturers and developers of level‑4 and level‑5 systems from ordinary negligence claims, allowing liability only under product‑liability rules or a specific driverless‑operation provision. The changes aim to encourage autonomous‑vehicle development while protecting the public from excessive lawsuits.

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