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AI Summary
The Mississippi Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling Act proposed to allow fully autonomous vehicles on public roads, but it died on the calendar and was not enacted.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Mississippi, you must submit a law enforcement interaction plan to the Department of Public Safety.
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
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What This Means
The Mississippi Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling Act proposed a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles, outlining requirements for operators and conditions for vehicle operation. However, the bill died on the calendar and is not currently in effect.
Key Provisions
- Proposed to allow operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads without a human driver under specific conditions.
- Proposed requirement for submission of a law enforcement interaction plan to the Department of Public Safety.
- Proposed establishment that the automated driving system is considered the driver for traffic law compliance.
- Proposed mandate for filing proof of financial responsibility before operation.
- Proposed procedures for accidents involving fully autonomous vehicles.
- Proposed prohibition on local authorities from imposing additional restrictions or fees on autonomous vehicles.
Latest Legislative Action
Died On Calendar
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bart Williams R | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Nicole Boyd R | Sponsor | SD-009 |
Roll Call Votes
S — 2023-02-08
41 Yea
10 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H — 2023-02-23
115 Yea
1 Nay
5 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
House Committee Amendment No 1
Pending
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Compliance Checklist
Submit a law enforcement interaction plan
Who: Operators of fully autonomous vehicles
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions or operational restrictions
Who: Operators of fully autonomous vehicles
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions or operational restrictions
File proof of financial responsibility
Who: Operators of fully autonomous vehicles
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions or operational restrictions
Who: Operators of fully autonomous vehicles
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions or operational restrictions
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