Bill > S2257

This bill promotes the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into the transportation system of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "automated driving system" and "autonomous vehicle," and establishes regulations for testing and deploying such vehicles on public roads. The bill grants the Massachusetts Department of Transportation the authority to promulgate rules and regulations to ensure the safe operation of autonomous vehicles, including data collection and privacy requirements. It also allows municipalities to impose certain restrictions on autonomous vehicles, such as speed limits and parking charges. Finally, the bill establishes a road usage charge on autonomous vehicles to help fund the Commonwealth's transportation infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2257