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119-hr-4419119th Congress

AV Accessibility Act

Sponsored By: Representative Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

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Summary

Would prohibit disability-based discrimination by States when licensing driverless ride-hail vehicles at SAE Level 4 and Level 5. It would also require the Transportation Secretary to seek a National Academies study on physical and technological changes to make pickup and dropoff safer and more accessible for people with disabilities.

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  • People with disabilities: Would gain a clear protection against state licensing rules that exclude or disadvantage qualified individuals from using driverless ride-hail vehicles.
  • State licensing agencies: Would be barred from issuing motor vehicle operator’s licenses for the operation or use of Level 4 or Level 5 ADS-equipped ride-hail vehicles in a way that discriminates on the basis of disability, consistent with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Federal research and planning: The Transportation Secretary would pursue a National Academies study to identify infrastructure and tech options, including dynamic curb management, sidewalk and roadway design, dedicated pick-up/drop-off zones, curb extensions, and non-visual access.

*Authorizes $5.0 million in federal funding for the National Academies study, with the funds available until expended.*

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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No disability bias in driverless licenses

States would not be allowed to issue licenses for Level 4 or Level 5 driverless vehicles in ways that discriminate by disability. The rule would follow Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill would also define key terms, like what a ride-hail driverless vehicle is. It would use industry definitions for Level 4, Level 5, and driverless operation so everyone knows what the rules cover.

Study to make driverless rides accessible

The Department of Transportation would ask the National Academies to study how to make ride-hail driverless pickups and drop-offs easier for people with disabilities. The study would review dynamic curb tools, sidewalks and roads, dedicated pickup zones, curb extensions, and non-visual access. The bill would authorize $5 million for this work, available until spent.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

AZ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/15/2025

Roll Call Votes

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