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AI Summary
The bill directs the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to report on the safe operation of autonomous vehicles on public roads.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Florida, you must prepare a safety report by February 1, 2014, or face legislative scrutiny.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
This bill mandates a report on the safe operation of autonomous vehicles in Florida. It outlines the definition of autonomous technology and sets a deadline for the report's submission to state leaders.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'autonomous technology' for regulatory purposes.
- Requires a report on the safe operation of autonomous vehicles.
- Sets a submission deadline for the report to state legislative leaders.
- Excludes certain driver assistance systems from the definition of autonomous technology.
- Establishes the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as the responsible agency.
Latest Legislative Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1207 -SJ 1179
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Ring D | Sponsor | SD-029 |
| Joe Negron R | Sponsor | SD-025 |
| Maria Sachs D | Sponsor | SD-034 |
Compliance Checklist
Prepare a report on the safe operation of autonomous vehicles.
Who: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Deadline: 2014-02-01
Penalty: Potential legislative scrutiny or consequences.
Who: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Deadline: 2014-02-01
Penalty: Potential legislative scrutiny or consequences.
Full Legal Analysis
The bill requires the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to prepare a report on the safe operation of vehicles equipped with autonomous technology. This report must be submitted to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by February 1, 2014. The bill defines 'autonomous technology' as technology that allows a vehicle to operate without human control, excluding certain driver assistance systems unless they enable full autonomous operation. There are no specified penalties for non-compliance, and the bill does not imply any legislative consequences. This bill aligns with similar legislative efforts in other states to regulate autonomous vehicle technology and ensure public safety.
Official Source
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