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FL S1580

FL S1580
Autonomous Vehicles


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Introduced
01/05/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to autonomous vehicles; amending s. 316.85, F.S.; requiring a licensed human operator to be physically present in a fully autonomous vehicle with a certain gross vehicle weight which is operating for certain purposes on a public road; requiring the manufacturer of an autonomous vehicle with a certain gross vehicle weight which is operating under certain conditions to report certain information to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles at specified times; requiring the department, upon appropriation, to conduct an evaluation of the performance of autonomous vehicle technology in such vehicles; requiring such evaluation to be based on certain factors; requiring a report to certain legislative committees by a specified date; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida's law on autonomous vehicles. It requires a licensed human operator to be physically present in autonomous vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more when operating on public roads to transport goods or passengers. For autonomous vehicles under 10,001 pounds, no human operator is required. The bill also mandates that manufacturers report certain information to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, such as autonomous driving system disengagements and collisions involving autonomous vehicles over 10,001 pounds. The department must then conduct an evaluation of the performance of autonomous vehicle technology and report the results to the legislature. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Transportation (on 03/08/2024)

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