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Senator · Senate District 40
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Print number 4912a
- Amend and recommit to transportation
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Provides for and regulates the operation and testing of motor vehicles with autonomous technology
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor David Gantt
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4912A
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the testing and operation of autonomous motor vehicles upon public highways; to amend the general obligations law, in relation to the liability of motor vehicle manufacturers for vehicles converted to autonomous motor vehicles; and directing the commissioner of motor vehicles to make recommendations upon additional legislative actions relating to autonomous vehicles
Purpose
To encourage and support the safe development, testing and operation of motor vehicles with autonomous technology in New York State and for the department of motor vehicles to study autonomous vehicles and issue a report to the governor and legislature by February 12, 2016.
Summary of provisions
Adds new sections 100-e and 100-f to the vehicle and traffic law, to define "autonomous technology and "autonomous vehicle;" adds a new section 379 to the vehicle and traffic law regarding autonomous vehicle requirements; adds a new section 507-a to the vehicle and traffic law regarding the operation of autonomous vehicles; adds a new section 1212-a to the vehicle and traffic law regarding the testing of autonomous vehicles; amends article 9 of the general obligations law by adding a new title 3 regarding original manufacturer liability.
Justification
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been working with automobile manufacturers and other stake- holders on autonomous vehicle technology. This innovative exploration will potentially add a new method in reducing automobile accidents in the United States. California, Florida and Nevada have enacted legislation to permit the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles. As automated vehicle technology continues to improve and approaches the marketplace, New York State should have the ability to study and test this groundbreaking endeavor as well.
Legislative history
05/01/13- Referred to Transportation 05/14/13- A.4912, Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall become law.
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