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AI Summary
SB909 sets standards for fully autonomous vehicles on Maryland highways, including safety and operational requirements, and mandates data compliance with relevant privacy laws.
Business Impact
If you operate fully autonomous vehicles in Maryland, you must verify data collection compliance by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
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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
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB909 aims to regulate the operation of fully autonomous vehicles in Maryland, specifying safety and operational standards and mandating data compliance with relevant privacy laws.
Key Provisions
- Data collected by vehicles must comply with relevant privacy laws.
- Vehicles must meet specific safety and operational standards, including certification and adherence to traffic laws.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 26)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County Senators | Primary |
| Brooks | Primary |
| Charles County (By Request) | Primary |
| Corderman | Primary |
| Eckardt | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
FLA Del. Tomlinson /173628/1 ·
Mar 22, 2025
39 Yea
97 Nay
5 Other
On Third Reading (Amend) ·
Mar 22, 2025
97 Yea
39 Nay
5 Other
Passed ✓
Final Passage: is on Third Reading for Final Passage. ·
Mar 22, 2025
43 Yea
3 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Implement safety standards for autonomous vehicle operation
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Not specified
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Not specified
Ensure data compliance under the Online Data Privacy Act
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Not specified
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Not specified
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB909 introduces a framework for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on Maryland highways. The bill outlines specific safety and operational requirements, such as vehicle certification and adherence to traffic laws. It mandates that data collected by these vehicles comply with relevant privacy laws. These provisions aim to establish a regulatory environment for autonomous vehicle operation. This analysis is based on the available description, and further details may be present in the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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