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NY A07243
NY A07243Imposes strict liability on manufacturers, owners, and operators of unmanned motor vehicles.
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Introduced
04/12/2017
04/12/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to imposing strict liability on manufacturers, owners, and operators of unmanned motor vehicles The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill imposes strict liability on manufacturers, owners, and operators of unmanned motor vehicles for any death or injury to person or property resulting from the use or operation of such vehicles in the state of New York. The key provisions include defining "unmanned motor vehicles" to include any motor vehicle, semitrailer, trailer, or flying vehicle that does not have a human operator, and holding manufacturers, owners, and operators jointly and severally liable for incidents involving these vehicles, regardless of permission or control. The bill aims to hold parties accountable for the use of autonomous or remote-controlled vehicles in the state.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Thomas Abinanti (D)*,
Joseph Errigo (REF),
Deborah Glick (D),
Michael Montesano (R),
Tony Palumbo (R),
Al Taylor (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Tremaine Wright (D),
Last Action
referred to transportation (on 01/03/2018)
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