As introduced: - Establishes a permitting framework overseen by the commissioner of public safety for the operation of Level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles. - Requires operators of autonomous vehicles without a human driver to maintain at least $10,000,000 in financial responsibility. - Imposes joint and several liability for collisions on the authorized operator, vehicle manufacturer, automated driving system manufacturer, and any associated on-demand network. - Creates requirements for on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, including undergoing a pre-authorization traffic study, meeting service equity and accessibility standards, and paying an annual worker impact fee per vehicle.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 18, 2026 | S | Introduction and first reading |
Mar 18, 2026 | S | Referred to Transportation |
Mar 18, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Transportation |
| Last Action | Mar 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |