Bill > HB0581

This bill modifies existing laws to gather information about autonomous vehicles, or vehicles that can drive themselves using an Automated Driving System (ADS). Specifically, a large public transit district must request information on implementing an autonomous vehicle network for public transit, covering aspects like technology, feasibility, costs, and benefits, and report its findings by November 30, 2026. Additionally, the Department of Transportation will also request information on large-scale autonomous vehicle operations and safety considerations, with a focus on encouraging private sector services before the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, identifying barriers to these services, and assessing their potential impact on highway safety, with a report due by November 30, 2027. The bill also updates definitions related to autonomous driving systems, clarifying terms like "ADS-dedicated vehicle" and "driverless operation," and establishes repeal dates for these new provisions, with the transit district's information gathering section set to expire on July 1, 2027, and the Department of Transportation's on July 1, 2028.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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