An Act to promote the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into the transportation system of the Commonwealth

This bill establishes a legal framework for the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into Massachusetts by defining key terms and assigning regulatory authority to the state Department of Transportation. It specifically categorizes vehicles based on their automation levels, distinguishing between Level 3 systems that require human intervention and Level 4 and Level 5 systems that operate without human control. The legislation also outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders, including manufacturers, operators, and passengers, while clarifying that standard driver-assist features do not qualify a vehicle as autonomous.