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This bill, titled the Automated Driving Systems Development Act, establishes a framework for the testing and operation of highly automated vehicles (vehicles with an automated driving system capable of performing the entire driving task, at SAE levels 4 or 5) on public roads through pilot projects. It mandates that any such vehicle operation must comply with all existing federal and state laws, and sets forth eligibility requirements for companies, referred to as "autonomous vehicle operators," to participate in these pilot projects. The bill outlines a detailed application process for these operators, requiring them to submit information about the vehicles, develop plans for interacting with law enforcement and first responders, and demonstrate compliance with safety and emissions standards. A review committee within the Department of Transportation will evaluate applications and incident reports, making recommendations to the Secretary of State, who is responsible for issuing permits. The Secretary of State will also develop a driving test for these vehicles and establish rules for permit suspension, revocation, and reinstatement, with strict requirements for reporting crashes and other incidents, as well as data sharing, to ensure public safety and transparency.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4789&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104