Massachusetts S2393: An Act relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Chapter 90 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 19L the following new section:- Section 19M. An autonomous vehicle registered in this state must continue to meet federal standards and regulations for a motor vehicle. The vehicle shall not be engaged in the transport of interstate commerce or the transporting of passengers, or the transporting of goods unless a human safety operator is physically present in the autonomous vehicle such that they have the ability to monitor the performance of the vehicle and intervene if necessary, including but not limited to operating or shutting off the vehicle. A human safety operator must continue to meet all state and federal qualifications for automated and non-automated vehicles.

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Sponsors

• Paul Feeney (D, Bristol and Norfolk) · primary sponsor
• Nick Collins (D, First Suffolk)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
• Paul Mark (D)

Latest actions

1. July 31, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see S3245
2. April 30, 2026: Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
3. February 19, 2026: Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026
4. June 18, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
5. February 27, 2025: House concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Transportation

Common questions

What is S2393?

S2393 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles.

What is the status of S2393?

Failed as of July 31, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see S3245 (July 31, 2026).

Who sponsored S2393?

Paul Feeney (D, Bristol and Norfolk), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S2393?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2393