AV Safety Data Act

# AV Safety Data Act (HR 4376) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The AV Safety Data Act would establish requirements for companies developing and testing autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) to collect and report safety data to federal regulators. The bill aims to create transparency around how autonomous vehicles perform on public roads, including information about accidents, near-misses, and system failures. This data would help the government monitor safety and inform future regulations for this emerging technology. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily impact autonomous vehicle manufacturers and companies conducting self-driving car tests.

It would also affect consumers and the general public by potentially increasing safety oversight of autonomous vehicles operating on public roads. Federal regulators, particularly the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), would gain new authority to collect and analyze this safety information. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 4376 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill has not advanced to a floor vote, so it is still in the early stages of the legislative process.