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IN HB1377: Autonomous vehicles.

Dead/Failed Indiana · 2025 session

Last verified May 4, 2026 · official bill text

HB1377 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Jan 13, 2025.

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Introduced
Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Signed / enacted
Signed into law; it may or may not be in effect yet.
In effect
The effective date has passed.
Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

This bill mandates that automated tractor-trailers in Indiana must have a qualified human operator present during operation on highways for transporting passengers and goods.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate automated tractor-trailers in Indiana, you must ensure a qualified human operator is present during transport or face penalties.

What this means

Indiana's HB1377 addresses the operation of automated tractor-trailers, requiring a qualified human operator to be physically present during transport. This regulation aims to ensure safety and compliance with federal standards. Businesses utilizing automated vehicles must adapt to these requirements.

Key provisions

  1. Automated tractor-trailers must have a qualified human operator present during operation.
  2. The operator must meet all state and federal qualifications.
  3. Automated vehicles must comply with federal motor vehicle standards.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure a qualified human operator is present in automated tractor-trailers during operation. Who: Businesses operating automated tractor-trailers. Penalty: Potential fines or operational restrictions.

Latest legislative action

Jan 13, 2025. First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation

Full analysis

HB1377 establishes that automated tractor-trailers cannot operate on Indiana highways for transporting goods or passengers without a qualified human operator present. This operator must meet all state and federal qualifications to monitor the vehicle's performance and take control if necessary. The bill emphasizes compliance with federal motor vehicle standards, ensuring that automated vehicles adhere to existing safety regulations. Businesses in the transportation sector will need to adjust their operational protocols to align with this legislation, particularly if they utilize automated vehicles for logistics and delivery services. The bill reflects a growing trend in state legislation to regulate the use of autonomous systems in transportation, aiming to balance innovation with public safety.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-009

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

Transportation

This page is general information, not legal advice. Summaries are AI-assisted and may contain errors; read the statute for the controlling text and talk to a lawyer about your situation. Full disclaimer · Report an error

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