As introduced: - Establishes a permitting framework, administered by the commissioner of public safety, for the operation of autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks. - Limits the authorization for autonomous vehicle operation to passenger vehicles. - Requires an operator of a driverless autonomous vehicle to maintain a $10 million insurance policy for third-party liability and provide an independent safety verification. - Establishes joint and several liability for collisions among the authorized operator, vehicle and system manufacturers, and the operating network. - Imposes specific requirements on on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, including paying an annual worker impact fee and meeting equity and accessibility standards. - Requires authorized operators to report collisions, disengagements, and other operational data to the commissioner of public safety for publication on a public website.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 23, 2026 | H | Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy |
| Last Action | Mar 23, 2026 |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |