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

• H.R. 4419
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Definitions
  • SEC. 3. Licensing
  • SEC. 4. Accessible infrastructure study
  • SEC. 5. Authorization of appropriations

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Definitions

• In this Act:
  • The term disability has the meaning given the term in section 12102 of title 42, United States Code.
  • The term public transportation has the meaning given the term in section 5302 of title 49, United States Code.
  • The term ride-hail ADS-equipped vehicle means an ADS-equipped vehicle that is—
  • The term Secretary means 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

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.