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AI Summary
The bill authorizes the operation of fully autonomous vehicles in Mississippi, defining requirements for their use, including achieving a minimal risk condition if the system fails.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Mississippi, you must submit a law enforcement interaction plan to the Department of Public Safety before use.
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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
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What This Means
The Mississippi Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling (MS FAVE) Act of 2023 seeks to regulate the operation of fully autonomous vehicles without human drivers. It outlines requirements for safety, registration, compliance with traffic laws, and achieving a minimal risk condition in case of system failure. Businesses operating such vehicles must adhere to specific guidelines to ensure legal operation on public roads.
Key Provisions
- Allows operation of fully autonomous vehicles without a human driver if the automated driving system is engaged.
- Requires submission of a law enforcement interaction plan to the Department of Public Safety.
- Establishes that the automated driving system is considered the driver for legal compliance.
- Mandates proof of financial responsibility before operation.
- Permits operation of on-demand autonomous vehicle networks under existing transportation laws.
- Prohibits local entities from imposing additional regulations on autonomous vehicles.
- Requires fully autonomous vehicles to achieve a minimal risk condition if the system fails.
- Exempts fully autonomous vehicles from certain vehicle equipment requirements.
Latest Legislative Action
Died On Calendar
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Blackmon | Primary |
| Blackwell | Primary |
| Fillingane | Primary |
| Harkins | Primary |
| Parks | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Passage as Amended ·
Feb 23, 2023
116 Yea
1 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Passage ·
Feb 8, 2023
41 Yea
10 Nay
1 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
Deadline: Before operating on public roads
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
Who: Operators of fully autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Before operating on public roads
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
File proof of financial responsibility
Who: Operators of fully autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Before operating on public roads
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
Who: Operators of fully autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Before operating on public roads
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
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Full Legal Analysis
The Mississippi Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling (MS FAVE) Act of 2023 establishes a framework for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads without a human driver. Key requirements include the submission of a law enforcement interaction plan to the Department of Public Safety, which must detail communication protocols and procedures for handling emergencies. The bill stipulates that the automated driving system is considered the driver for compliance with traffic laws, and vehicles must be registered and insured accordingly. Fully autonomous vehicles are required to achieve a minimal risk condition if the automated driving system fails. Additionally, the act exempts these vehicles from certain equipment requirements and prohibits local authorities from imposing additional restrictions or fees on autonomous vehicles, ensuring a standardized regulatory environment across the state. This legislation aligns with similar initiatives in other states aimed at fostering the development and integration of autonomous vehicle technology.
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