Bill > HB2627

This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a comprehensive work group focused on examining autonomous driving systems (ADS) in Virginia. The work group will include representatives from key state departments (Transportation, State Police, and Motor Vehicles), along with five House of Delegates members, three Senators, and other relevant stakeholders. Their primary mission is to identify and analyze operational, technical, and legal challenges posed by autonomous driving technologies, with a mandate to research federal and state-level ADS regulations and consider recommendations from national transportation associations. The group is required to complete its meetings by September 1, 2026, and submit a detailed report to the General Assembly by November 1, 2026, which must include an executive summary and proposed draft legislation addressing ADS governance. This effort aims to proactively develop a regulatory framework for emerging autonomous vehicle technologies, ensuring Virginia is prepared for potential technological and transportation innovations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2627