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DemocratBill · H.R. 4419· House(119-HR-4419)

AV Accessibility Act

Rep. Stanton
Age: 56 years
Arizona
Introduced
7/15/2025
Last activity
7/16/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsored by
Greg Stanton
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "AV Accessibility Act," aims to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities regarding autonomous vehicle technology. It prohibits states from issuing motor vehicle operator's licenses for the use of Level 4 or Level 5 ADS-equipped vehicles in a discriminatory manner. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation is tasked with conducting a study via the National Academies to improve accessibility for ride-hail ADS-equipped vehicles. This study focuses on infrastructure changes that help individuals with disabilities find, access, and use these vehicles. Finally, the bill authorizes $5,000,000 to fund this infrastructure study.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8

    The bill specifically aims to prevent discrimination and improve the accessibility of autonomous vehicle technology for people with disabilities.

  • Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7

    The bill prohibits discrimination in autonomous vehicle licensing and funds a study to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+5

    The bill funds a study to improve public transportation infrastructure for the use of autonomous ride-hail vehicles.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    The bill restricts state authority regarding the issuance of motor vehicle operator's licenses for certain autonomous vehicles.