This bill defines autonomous vehicles and sets requirements for their operation, including the presence of a human safety operator physically present in the vehicle. It has been re-referred to the Rules Committee.
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Illinois, you must ensure a human safety operator is present during transport or face penalties.
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What This Means
Illinois HB1403 introduces regulations for autonomous vehicles, emphasizing the need for human oversight during operation. This bill impacts manufacturers and operators of such vehicles, ensuring compliance with federal standards and safety protocols. The bill is currently re-referred to the Rules Committee.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'autonomous vehicle' with specific operational capabilities.
- Requires compliance with federal standards for registered autonomous vehicles.
- Prohibits transport of passengers, goods, and interstate commerce without a human safety operator physically present.
- Mandates that human safety operators meet all federal and state qualifications.
- Addresses the need for human intervention in case of performance issues.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Mitchell | Primary |
| Camille Y. Lilly D | Primary |
| Dan Ugaste R | Primary |
| Emanuel Chris Welch | Primary |
| Jim Sacia | Primary |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Primary |
| Michael J. Madigan | Primary |
| Michael J. Madigan | Primary |
| Michael J. Madigan | Primary |
| Michael J. Madigan | Primary |
| Michael K. Smith D | Primary |
| Thaddeus Jones D | Primary |
| BOLAND | Cosponsor |
| DANIELS | Cosponsor |
| Mike Jacobs | Cosponsor |
| SCOTT | Cosponsor |
| SILVA | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Operators of autonomous vehicles in Illinois.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Who: Operators of autonomous vehicles.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
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