An Act limiting autonomous driving capabilities to zero emission and electric vehicles

This bill proposes that any vehicle using autonomous driving technology must be a zero-emission vehicle, such as a battery electric, plug-in hybrid, or fuel cell car. It directly affects the manufacturers and operators of self-driving cars by restricting their ability to operate on Massachusetts roads unless they meet specific emission standards. The legislation defines autonomous technology as systems that allow a vehicle to drive without active human monitoring, while zero-emission vehicles are explicitly listed as electric or fuel-based options. By adding these definitions and a new section to state laws, the bill would legally require all self-driving vehicles to be clean energy-powered to qualify for operation within the Commonwealth.