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Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework

[in effect]

Massachusetts · permit · permit

All Policies

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts

Classification

permit

Status

in effect

Effective Date

Jan 1, 2026

Primary Sources

1 audited

Statutory Scope & Summary

Massachusetts allows autonomous vehicle testing on public roads under a memorandum of understanding with the state DOT. Requires insurance coverage, data sharing, and compliance with state traffic laws. Boston hosts multiple AV testing programs.

Covered Sectors & Application Domains

Robotaxis/

Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries

6 entries
What does Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework cover?

Massachusetts allows autonomous vehicle testing on public roads under a memorandum of understanding with the state DOT. Requires insurance coverage, data sharing, and compliance with state traffic laws. Boston hosts multiple AV testing programs.

Where does Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework apply?

Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework is recorded as a permitting requirement applying in Massachusetts on the DEPLOY registry.

When did Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework take effect?

Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework is recorded as effective January 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.

Is Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework still in effect?

Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

What types of robots does Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework apply to?

Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles on the DEPLOY registry.

Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework?

8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Massachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Framework: Apollo RT6, Argo AI Self-Driving System, Aurora, Aurora Driver and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.

Primary Sources & Legal Instruments

1 document
  • https://www.mass.gov/service-details/autonomous-vehicles

    https://www.mass.gov/service-details/autonomous-vehicles

    Official Source