HB 1295

As introduced: - Authorizes the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on state highways without a human driver, provided certain safety and certification standards are met. - Designates the automated driving system as the vehicle operator for the purpose of legal compliance when the system is engaged. - Requires a fully autonomous vehicle to maintain proof of financial responsibility of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for third-party liability. - Subjects personal data collected through the use or operation of a fully autonomous vehicle to the state's Online Data Privacy Act. - Prohibits state and local governments from banning the operation of fully autonomous vehicles or imposing requirements, taxes, or fees specific to their operation.