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Autonomous Vehicle Accessibility: Prohibiting Disability Discrimination

This act aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against when using autonomous vehicles. It prohibits states from issuing driver's licenses for such vehicles in a discriminatory manner and mandates a study on infrastructure improvements to enhance accessibility. This will provide citizens with disabilities equal opportunities in accessing modern transportation services.
Key points
Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in issuing licenses for Level 4 or Level 5 autonomous vehicles.
Mandates a study to improve public transportation infrastructure, making it easier for individuals with disabilities to find, access, and use ride-hail autonomous vehicles.
The study will identify technological and design solutions (e.g., dedicated pick-up/drop-off zones, sidewalk design) to simplify safe access to these vehicles.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7126
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Process start date: 2024-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AV Accessibility Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7126.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in issuing licenses for Level 4 or Level 5 autonomous vehicles.
  • Mandates a study to improve public transportation infrastructure, making it easier for individuals with disabilities to find, access, and use ride-hail autonomous vehicles.
  • The study will identify technological and design solutions (e.g., dedicated pick-up/drop-off zones, sidewalk design) to simplify safe access to these vehicles.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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