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DC PR26-0104
DC PR26-0104Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit Requirement Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
March 4, 2025 To declare the existence of an emergency, due to congressional review, with respect to the need to amend the Autonomous Vehicle Act of 2012 to prohibit driverless testing of autonomous vehicles (“AV”) on District roadways without an AV testing permit, and to require any person or entity testing AVs with a test operator before an AV testing permit becomes available to provide notice to the District Department of Transportation.
AI Summary
This resolution declares an emergency to maintain oversight and safety regulations for autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in the District of Columbia. The resolution highlights a potential legal gap arising from the expiration of previous emergency legislation on March 24, 2025, and the projected law dates for temporary and permanent legislation on March 27, 2025. Without these provisions in place, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) would be unable to properly oversee AV operations, which could create safety risks for roadway users. The resolution builds upon previous legislative actions, including the Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program Amendment Act of 2020 and the Public Life and Activity Zones (PLAZA) Act of 2024, which established requirements for AV companies to obtain testing permits before conducting tests on District roadways. By declaring an emergency, the Council aims to ensure continuous regulatory oversight and prevent a potential lapse in AV testing regulations, allowing for a single reading of the amendment act to quickly address the impending legislative gap.
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Last Action
Resolution R26-0042, Effective from Mar 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 002663 (on 03/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0104 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/57271/Meeting1/Enrollment/PR26-0104-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/57271/Introduction/PR26-0104-Introduction.pdf |
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