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 |
|---|---|---|
Feb 3, 2026 | H | Referred to Rules Committee |
Feb 3, 2026 | H | First Reading |
Jan 28, 2026 | H | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner |
| Last Action | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |