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AI Summary
This bill authorizes the use of autonomous vehicles in Mississippi, defining relevant technologies and establishing safety requirements.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Mississippi, you must ensure compliance with safety standards and obtain a driver's license endorsement by July 1, 2015.
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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
Senate Bill 2676 allows for the operation of autonomous vehicles in Mississippi, establishing definitions and safety protocols. Businesses utilizing such technology must adhere to specific regulations to ensure compliance and safety on public highways.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'autonomous technology' and 'autonomous vehicle'.
- Requires human operator to monitor and be ready to take control.
- Mandates compliance with federal standards for vehicle registration.
- Establishes safety features for autonomous vehicles.
- Requires a driver's license endorsement for operation.
- Effective from July 1, 2015.
Latest Legislative Action
Died In Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 21)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Butler D | Sponsor | SD-036 |
| Bill Stone D | Sponsor | SD-002 |
| Brice Wiggins R | Sponsor | SD-052 |
| Charles Younger R | Sponsor | SD-017 |
| Chris Massey R | Sponsor | SD-001 |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure autonomous vehicles meet federal standards and safety requirements.
Who: Vehicle manufacturers and operators.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in inability to register or operate vehicles.
Who: Vehicle manufacturers and operators.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in inability to register or operate vehicles.
Obtain a driver's license endorsement for operating autonomous vehicles.
Who: Drivers operating autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: By July 1, 2015.
Penalty: Failure to obtain endorsement may result in fines or inability to operate.
Who: Drivers operating autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: By July 1, 2015.
Penalty: Failure to obtain endorsement may result in fines or inability to operate.
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