As introduced: - Creates the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, establishing a permit program administered by the Department of Transportation for the operation of autonomous vehicles. - Restricts initial pilot projects to specific counties for three years, after which the Department of Transportation may authorize statewide deployment. - Specifies that an engaged automated driving system is legally considered the driver of the vehicle for the purposes of traffic law compliance. - Grants the state exclusive authority to regulate autonomous vehicles, preempting local governments. - Requires a person to obtain authorization from the Department to operate an autonomous vehicle on the public roads of the State. - Repeals the Act on January 1, 2029.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 27, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
Mar 27, 2026 | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
Mar 26, 2026 | H | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher |
Mar 25, 2026 | H | Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-037-000 |
Mar 25, 2026 | H | Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; Rep. Robyn Gabel |
Mar 24, 2026 | H | Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
Feb 3, 2026 | H | Referred to Rules Committee |
Feb 3, 2026 | H | First Reading |
| Last Action | Mar 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 28, 2026 |