State Legislation

Existing law authorizes the operation of an autonomous vehicle on public roads for testing purposes by a driver who possesses the proper class of license for the type of vehicle operated if specified requirements are satisfied. Existing law prohibits the operation of an autonomous vehicle on public roads until the manufacturer submits an application to the Department of Motor Vehicles (department) , as specified, and that application is approved.

Sep 9, 2026 · Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.

Creates a statewide framework for fully autonomous vehicles, including MassDOT licensing, insurance or self-insurance requirements, treatment of the automated driving system as the driver when engaged, and state preemption of additional local AV-specific restrictions.

Jul 31, 2026 · Accompanied a study order, see S3245

Requires autonomous vehicles to continue meeting applicable federal motor-vehicle standards and prohibits them from transporting passengers, goods, or interstate commerce unless a qualified human safety operator is physically present and able to intervene.

Jul 31, 2026 · Accompanied a study order, see S3245

A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact driverless vehicles have on safety and the workforce.

Jun 10, 2026 · Referred to Communications & Technology

The act makes changes to the use of automated vehicle identification systems (AVIS), including:Modifying the public notice requirements that the state, a county, a city and county, a municipality, or an agency responsible for placing a new AVIS must provide before utilizing the new AVIS;Making the registered owner of a motor vehicle responsible for all civil penalties associated with violations committed with the vehicle unless the vehicle was sold, leased, or stolen;Creating a procedure through which the registered owner of a motor vehicle may prove that the vehicle was sold, leased, or stolen at the time when a violation was detected by an AVIS and, thereby, under certain circumstances, re

Jun 2, 2026 · Governor Signed

Establishes fully autonomous vehicle pilot program.*

Jun 1, 2026 · Reported as an Assembly Committee Substitute and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PILOT PROJ

May 30, 2026 · Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

Authorizes the use of fully autonomous vehicles in Albany and Rensselaer counties until July 1, 2028; provides for operation, licensing, insurance, duties following crashes, on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, registration and titles, operation by human drivers, and related provisions.

May 28, 2026 · REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends provisions of law relating to increasing certain motor vehicle transaction fees (Part A); extends the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program (Part B); establishes a demonstration program in the city of New York for the installation and operation of intelligent speed assistance devices (Part D); extends provisions of law relating to motor vehicles equipped with autonomous vehicle technology (Part E); expands the automated work zone speed enforcement program utilizing photo

May 26, 2026 · SIGNED CHAP.58

Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends provisions of law relating to increasing certain motor vehicle transaction fees (Part A); extends the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program (Part B); establishes a demonstration program in the city of New York for the installation and operation of intelligent speed assistance devices (Part D); extends provisions of law relating to motor vehicles equipped with autonomous vehicle technology (Part E); expands the automated work zone speed enforcement program utilizing photo

May 26, 2026 · SUBSTITUTED BY A10008C

Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company vehicle services in any city with a population of one million or more without first being licensed by the New York City taxi and limousine commission; requires the New York City taxi and limousine commission to establish a license for use of an autonomous vehicle as a taxicab and to promulgate rules regarding such license and the operation of autonomous taxicabs.

May 15, 2026 · REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Authorizes the use of fully autonomous vehicles in Albany and Rensselaer counties until July 1, 2028; provides for operation, licensing, insurance, duties following crashes, on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, registration and titles, operation by human drivers, and related provisions.

May 15, 2026 · REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Existing law authorizes the operation of an autonomous vehicle on public roads for testing purposes by a driver who possesses the proper class of license for the type of vehicle operated if specified requirements are satisfied. Existing law prohibits the operation of an autonomous vehicle on public roads until the manufacturer submits an application to the Department of Motor Vehicles, as specified, and that application is approved.

May 14, 2026 · In committee: Held under submission.

AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS

May 13, 2026 · Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

Establishes fully autonomous vehicle pilot program.*

May 11, 2026 · Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.

May 6, 2026 · PRINT NUMBER 344B

Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.

Apr 24, 2026 · PRINT NUMBER 4901B

The bill authorizes a local government city and county or municipality to locate an AVIS on a highway that is part of the federal interstate highway system.

Apr 21, 2026 · Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments

Autonomous vehicles regulated.

Apr 16, 2026 · Authors added Allen and Repinski

Certain autonomous vehicles regulations provision

Apr 15, 2026 · Author added Westrom

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to require that beginning July 1, 2027, lienholders and motor vehicle dealers use the electronic title application and registration system to submit title, registration, and lien documents; provide exemptions; require the Transportation Cabinet to ensure the electronic title application and registration system and the centralized lien management system are operational by January 1, 2027; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to provide that beginning July 1, 2027, titles will not automatically be printed and mailed to the vehicle owner, but kept electronically in the automated vehicle information system; establish procedures to obtain a printed tit

Apr 13, 2026 · signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 135)

Directs the existing work group convened by the Secretary of Transportation regarding autonomous driving systems to (i) conduct an assessment of the workforce impacts created by autonomous vehicles, including an overview of job losses and gains; (ii) identify and include stakeholders and representatives from the auto manufacturing industry and labor representatives from the passenger and product carrier business; and (iii) conduct an assessment of labor impacts created by autonomous vehicles no later than November 1, 2026.

Apr 13, 2026 · Approved by Governor-Chapter 738 (effective 7/1/2026)

Requires autonomous vehicles to continue meeting applicable federal motor-vehicle standards and prohibits passenger, goods, and interstate-commerce transport without a qualified human safety operator physically present and able to intervene.

Apr 9, 2026 · Accompanied a study order, see H5328

Operation of certain autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks authorization

Apr 7, 2026 · Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety

Creates a statewide framework for fully autonomous vehicles, including definitions and operating requirements for automated driving systems and a state-level regulatory structure for autonomous vehicle operation.

Apr 6, 2026 · Accompanied a study order, see H5326

Motor Vehicles & Traffic

Apr 1, 2026 · Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure 1st Substitute (Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure)

SAFE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ACT

Mar 27, 2026 · Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PILOT PROJ

Mar 27, 2026 · Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS

Mar 27, 2026 · Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS

Mar 27, 2026 · Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Mar 27, 2026 · Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks operation authorized, and rulemaking authorized.

Mar 23, 2026 · Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy

Natural person requirement to be present when a commercial motor vehicle is operated by an automated driving system

Mar 23, 2026 · Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety

Advisory board establishment to study impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations implementation

Mar 23, 2026 · Author added Johnson Stewart

Wheelchair accessibility for operators of autonomous vehicles requirement provision

Mar 23, 2026 · Referred to Transportation

Autonomous Systems Amendments

Mar 23, 2026 · Governor Signed

A bill for an act relating to the operation of driverless-capable vehicles, including associated civil and criminal liability, and making penalties applicable.

Mar 19, 2026 · Placed on calendar under unfinished business.

Advisory board established to study impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations implementation, minimum requirements for operation of commercial autonomous vehicles established, and permit process for commercial autonomous vehicle operations required.

Mar 16, 2026 · Authors added Lee, F.; Greenman, and Noor

Autonomous Vehicle Safety; Requires autonomous vehicle registered in this state to comply with certain standards, regulations, & laws; prohibits autonomous vehicle from engaging in certain activities unless licensed human operator is physically present in vehicle; requires such operator to comply with certain standards, regulations, & laws.

Mar 13, 2026 · Died in Government Operations Subcommittee

Delivery of Commercial Goods by Autonomous Vehicles; Prohibiting the use of an autonomous vehicle to deliver commercial goods directly to a residence or business for use or retail sale unless a licensed human operator is physically present in the autonomous vehicle; requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to submit to the Legislature a report evaluating the use of certain autonomous vehicle technology and its impacts on public safety and employment in the transportation sector by a certain date, etc.

Mar 13, 2026 · Died in Transportation

Natural person required to be present when a commercial motor vehicle is operated by an automated driving system, and criminal penalties established.

Mar 12, 2026 · Authors added Mekeland and Rehrauer

Transportation; Revises membership of Florida Transportation Research Institute; requires Florida Greenways & Trails Council to meet within specified timeframe to update specified recommendations; requires seaports to include critical infrastructure resource strategies in specified plan; revises provisions relating to personal delivery devices & mobile carriers; increases certain speed limits; modifies terms for elections to attend basic driver improvement course; authorizes certain rental trucks to elect permanent registration period; requires motor vehicle registration renewal to be recorded electronically; removes provisions relating to validation stickers; revises provisions relating to

Mar 11, 2026 · Laid on Table

Autonomous vehicles regulated.

Mar 9, 2026 · Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

Provides requirements for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles operated to transport property or passengers in furtherance of a commercial enterprise. The bill requires persons operating such fully autonomous vehicles to receive autonomous operation licenses prior to such operation in the Commonwealth.

Mar 9, 2026 · Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/9/2026 10:38 am)

Requires an automated driving system to be able to achieve a minimal risk condition or issue a request to intervene. Requires an autonomous vehicle to operate in compliance with state vehicle laws and comply with federal safety standards.

Mar 7, 2026 · In committee upon adjournment.

Autonomous Vehicle Amendments

Mar 7, 2026 · House/ filed

A bill for an act relating to the operation of driverless-capable vehicles, including associated civil and criminal liability, and making penalties applicable.

Feb 23, 2026 · Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2673.

A bill for an act relating to the operation of driverless-capable vehicles, including associated civil and criminal liability, and making penalties applicable.

Feb 18, 2026 · Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2384.

Provides requirements for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles and motor vehicles operated with an automated driving system engaged. The bill requires fully autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems operated in the Commonwealth to receive autonomous operation licenses prior to being operated in the Commonwealth.

Feb 18, 2026 · Left in Committee Transportation

Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Feb 13, 2026 · Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Feb 12, 2026 · Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

A bill for an act relating to the use of automated vehicle noise enforcement systems.

Feb 11, 2026 · Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2284.

Requires an automated vehicle used by a motor carrier to transport passengers commercially to have a human supervisor present in the vehicle. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the training of supervisors for autonomous vehicles.

Feb 10, 2026 · Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

autonomous vehicles; safety; data

Jan 28, 2026 · Senate Second Reading

Amend KRS 186.763 to prohibit a school district from operating a fully autonomous vehicle as a school bus or for transporting students; prohibit the operation of a fully autonomous vehicle if that vehicle requires an operator with a commercial driver's license; amend KRS 281.764 to conform.

Jan 14, 2026 · to Transportation (H)

Permits testing and use of autonomous vehicles on State roadways under certain circumstances.

Jan 13, 2026 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Requires DLPS to establish training program to prepare law enforcement to interact with autonomous vehicles.

Jan 13, 2026 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.

Jan 7, 2026 · REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

Requires the department of labor to conduct a study on the potential impact of driverless vehicles on occupations and employment.

Jan 7, 2026 · REFERRED TO LABOR

Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company vehicle services in any city with a population of one million or more without first being licensed by the New York City taxi and limousine commission; requires the New York City taxi and limousine commission to establish a license for use of an autonomous vehicle as a taxicab and to promulgate rules regarding such license and the operation of autonomous taxicabs.

Jan 7, 2026 · REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Establishes the New York state autonomous vehicle task force to study autonomous vehicle usage on the roads located within the state of New York.

Jan 7, 2026 · REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.

Jan 7, 2026 · REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one pounds or more which utilizes autonomous vehicle technology from being operated on public highways unless a natural person holding a valid license for the operation of the motor vehicle's class is present within such vehicle.

Jan 7, 2026 · REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for automated vehicle noise enforcement systems; and imposing penalties.

Dec 3, 2025 · Referred to Transportation

Establishes insurance and operational requirements for autonomous-vehicle testing and deployment, including minimum coverage standards, school-zone safety protocols, public incident reporting, periodic insurance review, and coordination between the Division of Insurance and MassDOT.

Dec 1, 2025 · Accompanied a study order, see H4777

Requires any autonomous vehicle operated on Massachusetts public roads to be a zero-emission vehicle, defined to include battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell vehicles.

Nov 24, 2025 · Accompanied a study order, see H4775

Existing law authorizes the operation of an autonomous vehicle on public roads for testing purposes by a driver who possesses the proper class of license for the type of vehicle operated if specified requirements are satisfied. Existing law prohibits the operation of an autonomous vehicle on public roads until the manufacturer submits an application to the Department of Motor Vehicles, as specified, and that application is approved.

Oct 6, 2025 · Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 415, Statutes of 2025.

This bill would prohibit the delivery of commercial goods, as defined, directly to a residence or to a business for its use or retail sale through the operation

Sep 9, 2025 · Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Gonzalez.

This bill would require a manufacturer of a Level 2 ADAS vehicle to report a crash involving its Level 2 ADAS vehicle to the Department of Motor Vehicl

Aug 29, 2025 · August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in highly automated vehicles, further providing for certificate of compliance required.

Jun 23, 2025 · Referred to Transportation

Generally revise laws related to autonomous vehicles

May 26, 2025 · (LC) Draft Died in Process

This Act prohibits any autonomous vehicle that requires a Class A commercial driver license without an O restriction from being operated on a Delaware highway for testing purposes, transporting goods, or transporting passengers without a human safety operator being physically present within the autonomous vehicle.

May 14, 2025 · Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

Provide for the use of autonomous vehicles

May 8, 2025 · Chapter Number Assigned

Joint resolution on automated vehicles

May 5, 2025 · (S) Filed with Secretary of State

Joint resolution on automated vehicles

Feb 18, 2025 · (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TESTING

Feb 6, 2025 · Referred to Rules Committee

Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.

Feb 5, 2025 · ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company vehicle services in any city with a population of one million or more without first being licensed by the New York City taxi and limousine commission; requires the New York City taxi and limousine commission to establish a license for use of an autonomous vehicle as a taxicab and to promulgate rules regarding such license and the operation of autonomous taxicabs.

Jan 22, 2025 · REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

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Jan 20, 2025 · No action text available

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Jan 17, 2025 · No action text available

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Jan 16, 2025 · No action text available

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Jan 15, 2025 · No action text available

Provide for the use of autonomous vehicles

Nov 19, 2024 · (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

Enacts provisions relating to automated driving systems

May 18, 2018 · Referred: Transportation(H)

Contains provisions relating to the operation of automated motor vehicles in the state and establishes the "Automated Vehicle Safety Advisory Committee"

May 18, 2018 · Referred: Transportation(H)

Enacts provisions relating to automated driving systems

Jan 17, 2018 · Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee