As amended 4/7/2026: - Establishes a permitting framework overseen by the commissioner of public safety for the operation of Level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles. - Requires operators of autonomous vehicles without a human driver to maintain at least $10,000,000 in financial responsibility. - Imposes joint and several liability for collisions on the authorized operator, vehicle manufacturer, automated driving system manufacturer, and any associated on-demand network. - Creates requirements for on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, including undergoing a pre-authorization traffic study, meeting service equity and accessibility standards, and paying an annual worker impact fee per vehicle.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Apr 7, 2026 | S | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety |
Mar 25, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Transportation |
Mar 18, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Transportation |
Mar 18, 2026 | S | Referred to Transportation |
Mar 18, 2026 | S | Introduction and first reading |
| Last Action | Apr 7, 2026 |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |