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KY HB7: AN ACT relating to autonomous vehicles.

Enacted Kentucky · 2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB7 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
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Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Kentucky's HB 7 (2024 Ky. Acts Ch. 176), enacted over the Governor's veto, sets rules for fully autonomous vehicles in KRS Chapter 186. Vehicles with automated driving systems may operate on public highways if they meet the act's requirements, including a law enforcement interaction plan filed with the Transportation Cabinet and State Police, single-limit liability coverage or self-insurance of at least $1,000,000, and titling and registration. Until July 31, 2026, fully autonomous vehicles over 62,000 pounds must carry a credentialed human driver to monitor and intervene. The Transportation Cabinet is the sole regulator and local governments may not add rules.

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

What it means for business

Autonomous trucking and robotaxi operators can deploy in Kentucky under one statewide regime with insurance, registration and law-enforcement plan requirements.

Key provisions

  1. Framework for fully autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems on public highways (KRS Chapter 186)
  2. Until July 31, 2026, fully autonomous vehicles over 62,000 pounds must have a credentialed human driver on board
  3. Law enforcement interaction plan filed with the Transportation Cabinet and Kentucky State Police
  4. Single-limit liability coverage or self-insurance of at least $1,000,000
  5. Transportation Cabinet is the sole agency; local governments may not regulate operation
  6. Owner treated as operator when the automated driving system is engaged; equipment rules for human drivers waived

Latest legislative action

Apr 12, 2024. Vetoed April 5, 2024; veto overridden April 12, 2024 and delivered to the Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 176)

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

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