B 26-0323 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Autonomous Vehicles Amendment Act of 2025

This bill amends the District's Autonomous Vehicle Act to establish safety requirements for fully autonomous vehicles operating without human drivers. It directly affects companies and entities seeking to operate fully autonomous vehicles (SAE levels 4-5) commercially on District roadways. The key provision requires that if an automated driving system fails, the vehicle must achieve a "minimal risk condition" (such as safely stopping) rather than continuing operation. This applies to all fully autonomous vehicles operating on public roads under the District's regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 11, 2025 Last action Jul 18, 2025
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Jul 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment with comments from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, and Committee on Business and Economic Development
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Jul 11, 2025
Introduced
B26-0323 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary
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