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AI Summary
The bill establishes the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, effective immediately, outlining requirements for operating autonomous vehicles in Illinois and is repealed on January 1, 2029.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Illinois, you must obtain authorization from the Department of Transportation or face penalties.
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Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
The Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, effective immediately, aims to regulate the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles in Illinois. It sets forth requirements for operational design domains, safety standards, authorization processes, and includes provisions for human drivers and updates to existing laws. The Act is repealed on January 1, 2029.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the operational design domain for autonomous vehicle pilot projects, confined to specific counties.
- Requires authorization from the Department of Transportation to operate autonomous vehicles.
- Mandates compliance with vehicle safety standards.
- Outlines duties following crashes involving autonomous vehicles.
- Includes a provision for human drivers operating vehicles with automated systems.
- Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
- The Act is effective immediately.
- Repeals the Act on January 1, 2029.
Latest Legislative Action
Sponsor Removed Sen. Lakesia Collins
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Emil Jones D | Sponsor | SD-014 |
| Mark Walker D | Sponsor | SD-027 |
| Michael Hastings D | Sponsor | SD-019 |
Compliance Checklist
Obtain authorization to operate autonomous vehicles
Who: Individuals or entities operating autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Before commencing operations
Penalty: Potential fines or operational restrictions
Who: Individuals or entities operating autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Before commencing operations
Penalty: Potential fines or operational restrictions
Submit a first responder interaction plan
Who: Operators of autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Prior to operation
Penalty: Non-compliance may affect authorization status
Who: Operators of autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Prior to operation
Penalty: Non-compliance may affect authorization status
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Full Legal Analysis
The Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, effective immediately, creates a framework for the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles in Illinois. It requires individuals or entities wishing to commence a pilot project to submit a statement detailing the operational design domain, which is limited to counties with a population of 1,000,000 or more, Sangamon County, and the counties of Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe. The Department of Transportation is empowered to authorize statewide deployment after three years, contingent on demonstrated safety and operational readiness. Key compliance requirements include obtaining authorization from the Department and adhering to vehicle safety standards. The bill also outlines responsibilities following crashes involving autonomous vehicles and includes a provision for the operation of a motor vehicle with an automated driving system by a human driver. Additionally, it makes conforming changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. This legislation aligns with similar initiatives in other states that seek to regulate the burgeoning field of autonomous vehicle technology while ensuring public safety. The Act is repealed on January 1, 2029.
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