What This Bill Does · Plain English
GovGreed Synthesis · AI extraction
This bill prohibits states from issuing driver's licenses for the operation or use of highly automated (Level 4 or Level 5) autonomous vehicles in a way that discriminates against people with disabilities. It also directs the Secretary of Transportation to commission a study on infrastructure changes needed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities using autonomous ride-hail vehicles.
Carveouts & Earmarks · 1 line items · $5M tagged
Specific dollar amounts in this bill that flow to identifiable companies or programs — the actual cash trail.
$5M
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"There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 to carry out section 4, to be available until expended."
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Action Timeline
2025-07-16
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2025-07-15
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2025-07-15
Introduced in House
2025-07-15
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.4419 pass?
HR.4419 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.4419 do?
This bill prohibits states from issuing driver's licenses for the operation or use of highly automated (Level 4 or Level 5) autonomous vehicles in a way that discriminates against people with disabilities. It also directs the Secretary of Transportation to commission a study on infrastructure changes needed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities using autonomous ride-hail vehicles.
Who sponsored HR.4419?
HR.4419 was sponsored by Greg Stanton (D-Arizona).
How much money does HR.4419 spend?
HR.4419 contains $5M in identified line-item carveouts to specific programs and companies, across 1 earmarks.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 4419 IH: Autonomous Vehicle Accessibility Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4419 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2025 Mr. Stanton (for himself and Mr. Mast ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Autonomous Vehicle Accessibility Act or the AV Accessibility Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Disability The term disability has the meaning given the term in section 12102 of title 42, United States Code. (2) Public transportation The term public transportation has the meaning given the term in section 5302 of title 49, United States Code. (3) Ride-hail ads-equipped vehicle The term ride-hail ADS-equipped vehicle means an ADS-equipped vehicle that is— (A) offered for pre-arranged transportation services for compensation, using an online-enabled application or electronic platform to connect passengers with vehicles; and (B) dispatched in driverless operation. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation. (5) SAE-defined terms The terms ADS-equipped vehicle , dispatch , Level 4 , Level 5 , and driverless operation 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. 3. Licensing In accordance with title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( 42 U.S.C. 12132 ), 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. 4. Accessible infrastructure study The Secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study to— (1) 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 (2) 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— (A) technological solutions for dynamic curb management; (B) sidewalk and roadway design; (C) dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones; (D) curb extension; (E) infrastructure design; and (F) 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. 5. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 to carry out section 4, to be available until expended.
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