AMERICA DRIVES Act

This bill makes it clear that federal law will override any state law that says a self-driving commercial truck or van must have a person inside. In short, if a vehicle has an automated driving system, states could not block it just by requiring a human occupant. The bill adds a new section on how these automated commercial vehicles may operate under federal transportation law.

Key points

• Who is affected: States and anyone operating automated driving system–equipped commercial vehicles (like trucking or delivery fleets).
• What changes: Clarifies that states cannot require a human inside these vehicles, because federal rules preempt those state requirements.
• Where it applies: Nationwide, by amending federal transportation law and creating a section on ADS-equipped commercial motor vehicle operation.