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Amends 49 U.S.C. 30122(b) by adding an exception under which paragraph (1) does not apply when a manufacturer intentionally temporarily disables or alters a device or design element related to a human driver's performance of the dynamic driving task for safety reasons while an automated driving system is engaged and capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task, and by adding a requirement that any manufacturer claiming the exception comply with 49 U.S.C. 30130(b).
Amends subsection (b)(10) to (A) reformat subparagraphs (A)–(C) as clauses (i)–(iii); (B) revise text to specify evaluation by a manufacturer that agrees not to sell, lease, or offer for sale or lease the motor vehicle used for testing or evaluation at the conclusion of testing; (C) add a clause allowing evaluation by a manufacturer of an automated driving system (ADS), ADS-equipped vehicle, or component that agrees not to sell, lease, or offer for sale or lease the ADS, ADS-equipped vehicle, or component used for testing or evaluation at the conclusion of testing; and (D) add a new subsection (c) authorizing the Secretary to permit limited commercial operations for ADS-equipped vehicles during testing or evaluation, subject to considerations and Secretary-established limitations (including jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction limits on number of vehicles, mileage, revenue generation, duration, and additional oversight and transparency requirements).
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced February 5, 2026 by Robert E. Latta · Last progress February 5, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.