As introduced: - Requires autonomous vehicles operating on public roads in the Commonwealth to comply with insurance requirements established by the Division of Insurance. - Requires autonomous vehicles operating in designated school zones to automatically reduce speed to a maximum of 15 miles per hour using geofencing technology. - Requires AVs to employ pedestrian detection systems capable of identifying individuals within 50 feet of a crosswalk and stopping when a pedestrian is detected. - Prohibits testing of AVs in school zones during active school hours or high pedestrian traffic periods. - Requires AVs to recognize and respect geofenced zones around school buses and halt when a bus displays extended stop signs or flashing lights. - Allows municipalities may enact additional operational requirements for autonomous vehicles.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Dec 1, 2025 | H | Accompanied a study order, see H4777 |
May 27, 2025 | J | Hearing Scheduled - Joint Committee on Financial Services |
May 20, 2025 | J | Hearing scheduled for 05/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
Feb 27, 2025 | H | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
Feb 27, 2025 | S | Senate concurred |
| Last Action | Dec 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Dec 2, 2025 |