Massachusetts H3430 regulates autonomous vehicles, requiring compliance with federal standards and specific operational features.

Massachusetts H3430 establishes regulations for autonomous vehicles, ensuring they meet federal standards and include specific safety features. These features include accessible means to engage and disengage autonomous technology, visual indicators of autonomous operation, and alerts for technology failures. The bill also mandates that a human operator be present during testing unless on a closed course. Manufacturers must submit proof of insurance before testing. The bill exempts original manufacturers from liability for defects caused by third-party conversions.

Massachusetts H3430 regulates autonomous vehicles, requiring compliance with federal standards and specific operational features.

Massachusetts H3430 establishes regulations for autonomous vehicles, ensuring they meet federal standards and include specific safety features. These features include accessible means to engage and disengage autonomous technology, visual indicators of autonomous operation, and alerts for technology failures. The bill also mandates that a human operator be present during testing unless on a closed course. Manufacturers must submit proof of insurance before testing. The bill exempts original manufacturers from liability for defects caused by third-party conversions.