Massachusetts Policy
MA Has No AV Law. That's About to Change.
Waymo is testing in Boston and spending heavily on Beacon Hill. Two major bills are in committee. A ballot question was proposed. We're tracking every move.
Active Legislation
Bills in play
Relative to fully autonomous vehicle and human drivers
Sponsor: Sen. William Driscoll (D-Milton)
Would allow autonomous vehicles on state highways provided they meet requirements to return control to a human passenger. Creates licensing framework via MassDOT.
Comprehensive autonomous vehicle regulatory framework
Sponsor: Rep. Dan Cahill (D-Lynn) & Rep. Natalie Blais (D-Deerfield)
Companion House bill. Defines Level 4/5 autonomous vehicles, requires autonomous operation licenses, $1M minimum liability insurance, and law enforcement interaction plans.
Waymo Lobbying
The campaign to legalize driverless cars in MA
AV Law Explainers
Making sense of the legal landscape
Why Massachusetts Has No AV Law Yet
More than half of US states have passed autonomous vehicle legislation. Massachusetts hasn't. Here's the political history and what's blocking progress.
S.2379 vs H.3634: What's the Difference?
Both bills aim to legalize autonomous vehicles in Massachusetts, but they take different approaches. We break down what each would actually allow.
Who's Fighting Waymo in Boston — and Why
Teamsters Local 25, Uber/Lyft driver unions, and several city councilors are pushing back. Here's what they're saying and whether it can stop the bill.
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