S2379
An Act relative to providing multimodal transportation technologies
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Bill overview
This bill aims to explore and potentially establish guidelines for the integration of multimodal transportation technologies, including fully autonomous vehicles, alongside human drivers. It directs the Transportation Committee to hold a hearing and consider relevant issues related to these technologies. The goal is to foster innovation and ensure safe and efficient transportation systems in Massachusetts. The bill seeks to examine how these new technologies can be implemented effectively.
Key provisions
- Directs the Transportation Committee to hold a hearing on multimodal transportation technologies.
- Requires the committee to consider issues related to fully autonomous vehicles and human drivers.
- The bill is intended to explore the integration of these technologies within the state's transportation infrastructure.
- The committee is tasked with examining potential impacts and challenges associated with these technologies.
Who is affected
- Transportation sector
- Motor vehicle drivers
- Automobile manufacturers
- The general public (regarding transportation options)
- Massachusetts residents
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Primary sponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Cosponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
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Bill S.2379 194th (Current)
An Act relative to providing multimodal transportation technologies
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2379) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to fully autonomous vehicle and human drivers. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: William J. Driscoll, Jr. Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.2379
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026 |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026 |
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