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KY HB223

KY HB223: AN ACT relating to autonomous vehicles. Verified

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AI Summary

This bill amends KRS 186.763 and KRS 281.764 to prohibit Kentucky school districts from using fully autonomous vehicles as school buses or for student transport. It also prohibits operating a fully autonomous vehicle if it requires an operator with a commercial driver's license.

Business Impact

If you operate a school district in Kentucky, you must not use fully autonomous vehicles for student transport to avoid penalties.

State
Kentucky
Bill Number
HB223
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Amendment
Last Action
Jan 14, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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 — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Transportation Education Technology

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What This Means

Kentucky's HB223 seeks to regulate the use of fully autonomous vehicles within school districts. It specifically prohibits these vehicles from being used as school buses or for transporting students and prohibits operation if a commercial driver's license is required.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

to Transportation (H)

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Roll Call Votes

Passage · Feb 26, 2025
95 Yea 0 Nay 5 Other Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Cease operation of fully autonomous vehicles for student transport
Who: School districts in Kentucky
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions and safety liabilities

Full Legal Analysis

HB223 amends KRS 186.763 to explicitly prohibit school districts in Kentucky from operating fully autonomous vehicles as school buses or for transporting students, regardless of commercial driver's license requirements. Additionally, the bill prohibits the operation of a fully autonomous vehicle if it requires an operator with a commercial driver's license. The bill also amends KRS 281.764 to conform.

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