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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
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Tarver D | Sponsor | HD-025 |
| Michael Zalewski D | Sponsor | HD-023 |
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.
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