City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 25-1017

• File #: 25-1017
• Version: 1
• Type: Order
• Status: Approved
• File created: 5/22/2025
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 5/22/2025
• Final action: 11/13/2025
• Enactment date: 5/22/2025
• Enactment #: 219079
• Title: That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Council can restrict the use of autonomous driving testing within city limits, either through an outright ban or through requirement of a special permit.
• Sponsors: Willie Burnley Jr., Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott
• Indexes: Law

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/13/2025	1	City Council	Work completed
10/27/2025	1	Traffic and Parking Committee	Recommended to be marked work completed
5/22/2025	1	City Council	Approved and sent for discussion	Pass

Agenda Summary

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That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Council can restrict the use of autonomous driving testing within city limits, either through an outright ban or through requirement of a special permit.

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Official Text

That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Council can restrict the use of autonomous driving testing within city limits, either through an outright ban or through requirement of a special permit.