The bill amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically addressing the requirements for highly automated vehicles. It introduces a new provision in Section 8504(b) that exempts certain highly automated vehicles from the existing compliance certificate requirements. Specifically, it states that the compliance certificate is not necessary for a highly automated vehicle that has been purchased or leased by an individual, provided that the vehicle requires a human driver to be present and capable of taking over the driving task or responding to requests for intervention.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the operation of a motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving system, which can perform the entire dynamic driving task while a human driver is present, is lawful on the highways of Pennsylvania. This legislative change aims to facilitate the use of advanced vehicle technologies while ensuring that human oversight remains a critical component of their operation. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1989 (Jun 23, 2025): 75-8504(b)