The Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit Requirement Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Autonomous Vehicle Act of 2012 to establish stricter regulations for the testing of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on District roadways. The bill prohibits the testing or operation of AVs without an AV testing permit, unless a test operator is physically present in the vehicle and the entity complies with local and federal laws. Additionally, it requires that any person or entity testing AVs with a test operator must provide electronic notification to the District Department of Transportation at least 10 business days prior to commencing testing, including specific details about the vehicles and testing locations.

The bill also includes a repeal of Section 3e of the current law and modifies Section 3f(a)(1) by changing the term "An AV testing entity" to "A person or entity." These changes aim to enhance oversight and ensure that the testing of autonomous vehicles is conducted safely and in compliance with established regulations. The act is set to take effect following approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days.