Bills · S 3742
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3742Transportation and Public Works
AV Safety Data Act
INTRO JAN 29· LAST ACTION JAN 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a growing need for more detailed and consistent information on the safety of self-driving cars and advanced driver-assistance systems, which are becoming more common on our roads. Currently, the public and regulators may not have a complete picture of how often these systems are involved in incidents, especially those that don't involve a crash but still pose a safety risk, like a vehicle unexpectedly stopping in a travel lane.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a wealth of new data that could help identify potential safety issues earlier, guide future regulations, and build public trust in these emerging technologies. Without it, regulators might continue to rely on less comprehensive data, potentially delaying the identification and resolution of safety concerns, leaving the public less informed about the true performance and risks associated with these advanced vehicle systems.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to create rules within 90 days for manufacturers and operators of certain advanced vehicles to submit detailed incident reports.
This establishes the legal framework and timeline for collecting critical safety data on autonomous and highly assisted driving systems.
PROVISION 02
Mandates monthly reports including total mileage, details on collisions causing injury to vulnerable road users or occupants of other vehicles, and specific information on 'unplanned stoppage events'.
This ensures consistent and comprehensive reporting on key safety metrics beyond just crashes, including disruptive incidents on public roads.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that data from Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems must be collected while the system is engaged or 30 seconds before an unplanned stoppage, and must not contain personally identifiable information.
This provision balances the need for relevant safety data with privacy concerns for human drivers.
PROVISION 04
Requires NHTSA to make all collected information and reports publicly available on its website in a machine-readable format within 120 days after the bill becomes law.
This promotes transparency and allows the public, researchers, and other stakeholders to access and analyze safety data.
PROVISION 05
Allows NHTSA to revise or reduce the reporting requirements, but only starting 10 years after the bill's enactment.
This sets a long-term commitment to data collection while providing flexibility for future adjustments based on evolving technology and safety understanding.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 29
Introduced in Senate
JAN 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3742
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 29, 2026
Last actionJan 29, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2026
Senate BillS 3742Transportation and Public Works
AV Safety Data Act
INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 29, 2026
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