To prohibit a State from issuing a motor vehicle operator’s license for the operation or use of an ADS-equipped vehicle operating at Level 4 or Level 5 in a manner that discriminates on the basis of disability.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes $5 million in appropriations for the National Academies to study accessible infrastructure for ride-hail autonomous vehicles. It relies on appropriations. The main policy areas are Science & Space and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
National Academies could gain revenue opportunities, Disability accessibility researchers could gain revenue opportunities, and Transportation infrastructure consultants could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes $5 million in appropriations for the National Academies to study accessible infrastructure for ride-hail autonomous vehicles.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes $5 million in appropriations for the National Academies to study accessible infrastructure for ride-hail autonomous vehicles.
Key Policy Areas
Science & Space, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill authorizes $5 million in appropriations for the National Academies to study accessible infrastructure for ride-hail autonomous vehicles.
Policy Domains
Section 3 - Licensing
Identified Gains
- National Academies
- Disability accessibility researchers
- Transportation infrastructure consultants
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Stanton (for himself and Mr. Mast) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Disability accessibility researchers, National Academies
Transportation infrastructure consultants
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given in section 12102 of title 42, U.S. Code (ADA definition)
An ADS-equipped vehicle offered for pre-arranged transportation services for compensation, using an app or platform, and dispatched in driverless operation
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