Bill > HB1120

This bill establishes provisions for the operation of automated motor vehicles in South Dakota. It defines key terms such as "automated driving system," "dynamic driving task," and "fully autonomous vehicle." The bill allows for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads without a human driver, provided certain conditions are met, such as the vehicle being able to achieve a minimal risk condition if it exits its operational design domain or experiences a system failure. The bill also addresses various legal and regulatory aspects of automated vehicles, including imputing responsibility to the vehicle owner, requirements for financial responsibility and crash reporting, and exemptions from certain motor vehicle equipment laws and regulations. The bill prohibits local jurisdictions from imposing additional restrictions on the operation of fully autonomous vehicles, automated driving systems, or on-demand autonomous vehicle networks beyond the requirements of this legislation.