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Introduced
02/09/2017
02/09/2017
In Committee
02/15/2017
02/15/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes person to engage autonomous technology to operate autonomous vehicle in autonomous mode; provides that autonomous technology is deemed operator of autonomous vehicle operating in autonomous mode for determining compliance with traffic & motor vehicle laws; provides construction & applicability with respect to specific statutory provisions; provides that autonomous technology is deemed to be validly licensed.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the use of autonomous vehicles in Florida, with the autonomous technology being deemed the operator of the vehicle for purposes of complying with traffic and motor vehicle laws. The bill exempts autonomous vehicles operating in autonomous mode from certain statutory requirements that apply to human drivers, such as carrying a valid driver's license, reporting crashes, and child restraint laws. The bill also requires autonomous vehicles registered in Florida to have a system that can safely alert a human operator to take control or bring the vehicle to a complete stop if the autonomous technology fails.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Government Accountability Committee (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/725 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/725/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #768949 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/725/Amendment/768949/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0725/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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