New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11500 — Relates to fully autonomous vehicles

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allows the use of fully autonomous vehicles in specific counties until 2028.

This legislation permits fully autonomous vehicles to operate in Albany and Rensselaer counties until July 1, 2028. It outlines regulations for their operation, licensing, insurance, and other related matters.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may affect workers in transportation and related industries as it introduces autonomous technology.
  • Families: Families may see changes in transportation options as autonomous vehicles become available.

Summary

Authorizes the use of fully autonomous vehicles in Albany and Rensselaer counties until July 1, 2028; provides for operation, licensing, insurance, duties following crashes, on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, registration and titles, operation by human drivers, and related provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does A11500 do?
Authorizes the use of fully autonomous vehicles in Albany and Rensselaer counties until July 1, 2028; provides for operation, licensing, insurance, duties following crashes, on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, registration and titles, operation by human drivers, and related provisions.
Who sponsors A11500?
A11500 is sponsored by John T. McDonald III.
What is the current status of A11500?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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