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IL HB2974: AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TESTING
Business Impact
If you operate CAVs in Illinois, you must register for testing and comply with safety requirements by January 1, 2026, or face suspension from the program.
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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
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What This Means
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Key Provisions
- Establishes the Illinois Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program.
- Requires registration for entities wishing to test CAVs.
- Mandates compliance with safety standards and reporting requirements.
- Allows the Department to suspend testing if safety violations are evident.
- Provides for assistance in identifying testing locations.
- Requires biannual reporting to the Governor and General Assembly.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 23)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anna Moeller D | Primary |
| Brandon W. Phelps R | Primary |
| Carolyn H. Krause | Primary |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Primary |
| Curtis J. Tarver, II | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Register for the Illinois Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program and submit annual notification forms.
Who: Entities wishing to test CAVs.
Deadline: By January 1, 2026.
Penalty: Suspension from the testing program.
Who: Entities wishing to test CAVs.
Deadline: By January 1, 2026.
Penalty: Suspension from the testing program.
Maintain compliance with safety requirements during testing.
Who: Participating entities.
Deadline: Ongoing during the testing program.
Penalty: Possible suspension of testing privileges.
Who: Participating entities.
Deadline: Ongoing during the testing program.
Penalty: Possible suspension of testing privileges.
Full Legal Analysis
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