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AI Summary
The Autonomous Vehicle Act permits fully autonomous vehicles to operate on Illinois highways without a human driver present.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Illinois, ensure compliance with state traffic laws immediately.
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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
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— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The Autonomous Vehicle Act allows fully autonomous vehicles to operate on Illinois highways without a human driver. It designates the automated driving system as the legal driver, ensuring compliance with traffic laws and clarifying liability under existing legal frameworks.
Key Provisions
- Section 5: Defines terms related to autonomous vehicles.
- Section 10: Allows fully autonomous vehicles to operate without a human driver.
- Section 15(a): Considers the automated driving system as the driver for legal compliance.
- Section 15(f): Determines liability under existing product liability and negligence laws.
- Section 20: Preempts home rule powers regarding autonomous vehicle regulation.
- Section 99: Effective immediately upon passage.
Latest Legislative Action
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Primary |
| Daniel Didech | Cosponsor |
| Hoan Huynh | Cosponsor |
| Michael Crawford | Cosponsor |
| Robyn Gabel | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure autonomous vehicles comply with traffic laws as defined by the automated driving system.
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles
Penalty: Liability for incidents under existing laws.
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles
Penalty: Liability for incidents under existing laws.
Full Legal Analysis
The Autonomous Vehicle Act, introduced in the Illinois General Assembly as HB2575, authorizes fully autonomous vehicles to operate on state highways without requiring a human operator's presence. According to Section 10, these vehicles must comply with all applicable traffic and motor vehicle laws and bear a manufacturer's certification label indicating compliance with federal safety standards. The Act defines the automated driving system as the driver or operator when engaged, as per Section 15(a), and it satisfies any physical acts required of a driver under Illinois law. Liability for incidents involving fully autonomous vehicles is determined under existing product liability law or common law negligence principles, as stated in Section 15(f). The Act preempts home rule powers, making the regulation of these vehicles the exclusive function of the state, as outlined in Section 20. The Act is effective immediately upon becoming law.
Official Source
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