As introduced: - Establishes a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle pilot projects, initially restricting them to certain specified counties, and authorizes the Department of Transportation to permit statewide deployment after three years based on project performance. - Requires an entity to obtain authorization from the Department to operate an autonomous vehicle, which includes submitting a first responder interaction plan and proof of $1 million in financial responsibility per incident. - Grants the state exclusive authority to regulate autonomous vehicles and prohibits regulation by local home rule units. - Defines an engaged automated driving system as the legal driver for the purpose of assessing compliance with traffic laws.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 30, 2026 | S | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte |
May 19, 2026 | S | Sponsor Removed Sen. Lakesia Collins |
May 15, 2026 | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
May 13, 2026 | S | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins |
May 13, 2026 | S | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker |
Apr 24, 2026 | S | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 |
Apr 17, 2026 | S | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III |
Mar 27, 2026 | S | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |
| Last Action | May 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 31, 2026 |