H.R. 4419
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To prohibit a State from issuing a motor vehicle operator’s license for the operation or use of an ADS-equipped vehicle operating at Level 4 or Level 5 in a manner that discriminates on the basis of disability.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · July 15, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Stanton · Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the or the .
SEC. 2. Definitions
- In this Act:
- The term
disabilityhas the meaning given the term in section 12102 of title 42, United States Code. - The term
public transportationhas the meaning given the term in section 5302 of title 49, United States Code. - The term
ride-hail ADS-equipped vehiclemeans an ADS-equipped vehicle that is— - The term
Secretarymeans the Secretary of Transportation. - The terms , , , , and have the meanings given such terms in the document titled SAE International Recommended Practice J3016, published in April 2021, or by a revision of that such document subsequently adopted by the Secretary.
ADS-equipped vehicle,dispatch,Level 4,Level 5,driverless operation
- The term
SEC. 3. Licensing
- In accordance with title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (), a State shall not issue a motor vehicle operator’s license for the operation or use of an ADS-equipped vehicle operating at Level 4 or Level 5 in a manner that discriminates on the basis of disability against a qualified individual with a disability. 42 U.S.C. 12132
SEC. 4. Accessible infrastructure study
- The Secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study to—
- determine changes to public transportation infrastructure that would improve the ability of individuals with disabilities to find, access, and use ride-hail ADS-equipped vehicles, including during pickup and dropoff; and
- identify options to simplify safe access of ride-hail ADS-equipped vehicles, such as non-visual access for individuals with disabilities, including the consideration of—
- technological solutions for dynamic curb management;
- sidewalk and roadway design;
- dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones;
- curb extension;
- infrastructure design; and
- other factors that can better enable individuals with disabilities to safely locate, enter, use, and exit ride-hail ADS-equipped vehicles during pickup and dropoff.
SEC. 5. Authorization of appropriations
- There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 to carry out section 4, to be available until expended.