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Senate Bill 0310 introduces amendments to Tennessee's laws regarding autonomous vehicles. It specifically addresses the operation of automated driving systems for transporting goods and passengers for hire, excluding these vehicles from the exemption that allows operation without a human driver. This change could significantly impact businesses operating in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Key Provisions
Excludes ADS-operated vehicles for hire from the exemption allowing operation without a human driver.
Applies to vehicles transporting property or passengers in interstate commerce.
Amends existing laws in TCA Title 55 and Title 65.
Latest Legislative Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
Name
Role
Hicks
Primary
Lundberg
Primary
Massey
Primary
Niceley
Primary
Powers
Primary
Russell
Primary
White
Primary
Amendments (1)
HA0701Pending2026-03-18
Compliance Checklist
Ensure a human driver is present in ADS-operated vehicles for hire. Who: Businesses operating ADS vehicles for hire. Penalty: Potential regulatory penalties for non-compliance.
Senate Bill 0310 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to specify that automated driving system (ADS)-operated vehicles used for transporting property or passengers for hire in interstate commerce are excluded from the exemption that allows operation without a human driver. This means that businesses utilizing ADS for these purposes must ensure compliance with this requirement. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance. Key definitions related to 'automated driving systems' may be important for businesses to understand their obligations under this law.
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