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AI Summary
The SAFE Autonomous Vehicle Act allows autonomous vehicle operation under specific conditions, requiring self-certification and notification to the Secretary of State. It is effective immediately.
Business Impact
If you manufacture autonomous vehicles in Illinois, you must self-certify and notify the Secretary of State before commencing projects or face penalties.
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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
The SAFE Autonomous Vehicle Act establishes a framework for autonomous vehicle operation in Illinois, detailing responsibilities, project boundaries, data requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. Any person operating a vehicle without meeting eligibility requirements faces penalties. The bill is effective immediately.
Key Provisions
- Manufacturers must notify the Secretary of State before commencing autonomous vehicle projects.
- Participating Fleets must be insured by the manufacturer, who assumes liability for incidents where the ADS technology is at fault.
- Any person operating vehicles with ADS technology without meeting eligibility requirements faces fines of $10,000 for first violations and a Class A misdemeanor for subsequent violations.
- The bill preempts home rule powers, centralizing regulation at the state level.
- Manufacturers must maintain incident records and provide summaries to the Secretary of State and NHTSA.
- Vehicles in the Participating Fleet must comply with all applicable federal and state laws.
- The bill is effective immediately.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 27)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Cunningham D | Primary |
| Curtis J. Tarver, II | Primary |
| Jim Durkin | Primary |
| Kevin Joyce | Primary |
| Margaret Croke D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Notify the Secretary of State and self-certify compliance before starting a project
Who: Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Who: Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Maintain incident records and provide summaries to the Secretary of State and NHTSA
Who: Participating Manufacturers
Penalty: Failure to comply may result in regulatory action
Who: Participating Manufacturers
Penalty: Failure to comply may result in regulatory action
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Full Legal Analysis
The SAFE Autonomous Vehicle Act creates a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) in Illinois. It requires Motor Vehicle Manufacturers to self-certify under certain conditions, though these conditions are not detailed in the provided description and may be in the full bill text. The bill provides definitions essential for understanding the requirements and responsibilities outlined. Manufacturers determine the geographical boundaries of the project and must maintain incident records, providing periodic summaries to both the Secretary of State and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The bill preempts home rule powers, centralizing regulation at the state level. Manufacturers must assume liability for incidents where the ADS technology is at fault. Penalties for any person operating vehicles with ADS technology without meeting eligibility requirements include a $10,000 fine for first violations and a Class A misdemeanor for subsequent violations. Additionally, the bill specifies that Participating Fleets must be insured by the manufacturer. The bill is effective immediately.
Official Source
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