As introduced: - Authorizes the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public highways without a human driver. - Establishes a licensing program for autonomous vehicles that requires manufacturers to submit a report detailing how the vehicle handles ethical dilemmas. - Designates the automated driving system as the legal driver for traffic law purposes when engaged and establishes a minimum financial responsibility requirement of $1 million. - Permits the operation of on-demand autonomous vehicle networks under a regulatory framework similar to that for transportation network companies. - Temporarily prohibits commercial vehicles over 62,000 pounds from operating autonomously without a human driver present until July 1, 2028.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 9, 2026 | S | Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/9/2026 10:38 am) |
Mar 5, 2026 | H | Continued to 2027 in H-Transportation committee (Voice Vote) |
Mar 3, 2026 | H | H-TRAN Innovations (Ad Hoc) subcommittee substitute offered |
Feb 20, 2026 | H | Assigned H-TRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc) |
Feb 17, 2026 | H | Placed on Calendar |
Feb 17, 2026 | H | Read first time |
Feb 17, 2026 | H | Referred to Committee on H-Transportation |
Feb 12, 2026 | S | Read third time and passed Senate (35‑Y 4‑N 0‑A) |
| Last Action | Mar 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |