As introduced: - Authorizes the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads without a human driver, provided certain safety and compliance conditions are met. - Designates the automated driving system as the legal driver and operator of the vehicle for purposes of traffic law compliance when the system is engaged. - Permits the operation of on-demand autonomous vehicle networks and autonomous commercial motor vehicles. - Prohibits local governments from regulating, taxing, or banning the operation of autonomous vehicles, granting exclusive regulatory authority to the state. - Exempts autonomous vehicles designed for exclusive operation by the automated system from state motor vehicle equipment laws related to human drivers.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 21, 2026 | H | HCS Reported Do Pass (H) |
Jan 20, 2026 | H | Executive Session Completed (H) |
Jan 20, 2026 | H | HCS Voted Do Pass (H) |
Jan 20, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Emerging Issues |
Jan 12, 2026 | H | Public Hearing Completed (H) |
Jan 12, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Emerging Issues |
Jan 8, 2026 | H | Read Second Time (H) |
Jan 8, 2026 | H | Referred: Emerging Issues(H) |
| Last Action | Jan 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |