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B 25-1052

Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit Requirement Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2024

25th Council Period (2023-2024) Introduced by Charles Allen

DC's second temporary amendment to autonomous vehicle testing permit law extends and refines permit rules, deadlines, and safety/insurance requirements for AV testers and agencies.

Final Reading, CC
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Bill Summary · B 25-1052

Summary — B 25-1052

Title: Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit Requirement Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2024
Bill Number: B 25-1052
Introduced: December 2, 2024 (by Councilmember Allen)
Status: Final Reading, CC (12/17/2024)
Classification: Bill — Second temporary amendment to existing autonomous vehicle testing permit law

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title indicates it is a temporary amendment relating to the District’s permitting requirements for testing autonomous (self‑driving) vehicles. Its primary purpose is to change the law that governs how autonomous vehicle (AV) testing is permitted in the District of Columbia on a temporary basis — most commonly to extend, modify, or clarify provisions of an earlier AV testing permit requirement while the Council considers longer‑term legislation or rulemaking.

Because only the bill metadata and legislative actions are provided here (the full bill text is not included), the precise textual changes are not available in this summary. The information below explains what this kind of temporary amendment typically does and who would be affected.

Key provisions (based on bill title and common practice)

The specific provisions of B 25-1052 are not in the materials provided. Typically, a “second temporary amendment” to an AV testing permit requirement would do one or more of the following:
- Extend the effective period of an existing temporary rule or ordinance that established AV testing permit requirements, delaying its expiration to maintain regulatory continuity.
- Modify administrative details of the permit program (for example, application deadlines, submission requirements, or administrative procedures).
- Clarify reporting, safety, or insurance requirements for entities testing AVs on public streets.
- Maintain or adjust enforcement mechanisms, fee structures, or interagency responsibilities while more permanent rules are developed.

These are illustrative possibilities; consult the bill text for exact language.

Who is affected

  • AV companies and researchers seeking to test autonomous vehicles on District streets (permit applicants and holders).
  • District government agencies that administer and enforce AV testing permits (e.g., District Department of Transportation, police, regulatory/legal offices).
  • DC residents and road users, since permit rules affect where, when, and how AV testing occurs and what safety/reporting requirements apply.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced to the Council: December 2, 2024.
  • First Reading and Retention: December 3, 2024.
  • Notice of intent published in the D.C. Register: December 6, 2024.
  • Final Reading (Council): December 17, 2024.
  • Status label “Final Reading, CC” indicates the bill reached the Council’s final reading by that date. This does not, by itself, confirm enactment into permanent law or mayoral signature; temporary acts often take effect immediately upon adoption or on a date specified in the text and typically have a fixed expiration.

Next steps / where to find the full text

To determine exactly what B 25-1052 changes and how long the temporary amendment lasts, consult the bill’s full text and fiscal/legal analyses available from:
- The Council of the District of Columbia website (Legislation & Laws section)
- The D.C. Register entries noted in the legislative actions
- Office of the Secretary or Councilmember Allen’s office

If you would like, I can: (a) retrieve and summarize the full text if you provide it, or (b) draft a short checklist of specific provisions to look for when you review the bill text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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