Bill > HB2240

This bill establishes new requirements for autonomous vehicles in Missouri, amending existing transportation laws to address the safe operation of self-driving technology. The legislation requires that every motor vehicle on state roads have a licensed driver present who can actively control the vehicle at all times, and introduces the "Autonomous Vehicle Public Safety Act" to define key terms such as "autonomous technology" and "autonomous vehicle". The bill clarifies that autonomous vehicles can only be registered if they meet all state and federal motor vehicle standards, and places significant restrictions on their commercial use by mandating that a human operator must be physically present in the vehicle with the ability to monitor and intervene in the vehicle's operation. The bill also maintains existing requirements for careful and prudent driving, and establishes that violations can result in misdemeanor charges. Notably, the legislation distinguishes autonomous technology from standard driver assistance systems and emphasizes that self-driving vehicles cannot be used for interstate commerce or passenger/goods transportation without direct human oversight.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2240&year=2026&code=R