In one paragraph
Arizona's SB 1417 (2026) would have amended the autonomous vehicle chapter (A.R.S. 28-9701 et seq.) so that a fully autonomous vehicle could run without a human driver only if its operator submitted a law enforcement interaction plan, a written compliance statement, proof of at least $5,000,000 in liability coverage per occurrence, update notices and quarterly safety reports. It was held in Senate committees with no action and died when the 2026 session ended June 13, 2026.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died and never became law. It would have required operators of driverless vehicles to file plans and quarterly reports, carry $5,000,000 per occurrence in coverage and report updates.
Key provisions
- Would require, for a fully autonomous vehicle without a human driver, a law enforcement interaction plan to the departments of transportation and public safety and a written statement on federal standards, minimal risk condition, traffic-law compliance, title, registration, insurance and a department identifier
- Would require proof of an active liability policy or financial responsibility of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence
- Would require notice within ten days of any software or mapping update that materially changes operational behavior, with an updated compliance statement
- Would require a quarterly safety performance report covering miles driven in Arizona, collisions (including with vulnerable road users), near-miss events and software or map updates affecting detection
- Would let the department immediately issue a cease and desist letter if the plan or statement is not submitted
- Would require transportation department rules on safety data reporting formats, independent third-party performance audits and fleet identification and emergency responder access, and a memorandum of understanding with public safety
- Held in Senate committees with no action; died June 13, 2026
Latest legislative action
Jan 28, 2026. Senate read second time; died when the 57th Arizona Legislature's 2026 regular session ended June 13, 2026
Sponsors (showing 5 of 28)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anna Hernandez | Primary |
| David C. Farnsworth | Primary |
| Juan Mendez | Primary |
| Justine Wadsack | Primary |
| Lauren Kuby D | Primary |
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