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AL SB226: Motor vehicles, use of motor vehicles equipped with an automated driving system.

Effective Oct 1, 2024 Alabama · 2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB226 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Oct 1, 2024
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In one paragraph

Alabama's SB 226 (Act 2024-453) allows vehicles equipped with an automated driving system (ADS) to run on public roads without a conventional human driver on board if the vehicle can reach a minimal risk condition. A fully autonomous vehicle (SAE Level 4 or 5) may operate only with proof of at least $100,000 single-limit liability coverage. The act sets duties after a crash involving a driverless ADS vehicle (staying at the scene and giving registration and insurance details) and covers on-demand autonomous vehicle networks. Approved May 17, 2024; effective October 1, 2024.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Robotaxi and autonomous delivery operators can run driverless vehicles in Alabama if they meet the minimal-risk, insurance and crash-response requirements.

Key provisions

  1. ADS-equipped vehicles may operate without a human driver if capable of achieving a minimal risk condition
  2. Fully autonomous vehicles (SAE Level 4 or 5) need proof of at least $100,000 single-limit liability coverage
  3. Crash duties for driverless ADS vehicles: remain at the scene and provide registration and insurance information
  4. Rules for on-demand autonomous vehicle networks
  5. Effective October 1, 2024

Latest legislative action

May 17, 2024. Act 2024-453, approved by the Governor May 17, 2024

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

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