As introduced: - Establishes a three-year pilot program, administered by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in consultation with a new task force, for the testing of fully autonomous vehicles. - Requires autonomous vehicle testers to carry at least $5 million in liability insurance and have a trained human operator in the vehicle capable of taking immediate manual control. - Authorizes the operation of autonomous vehicles as commercial trucks on designated highways, including in platoons where a following truck may operate without a human driver. - Directs the Department of Transportation to establish new vehicle testing environments and identify funding to deploy smart infrastructure.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Transportation |
Jan 13, 2026 | — | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee |
| Last Action | Jan 13, 2026 |
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| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 7, 2026 |