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AI Summary
The bill directs an existing work group to assess workforce impacts of autonomous vehicles, including job changes, by November 1, 2026, with input from passenger and product carrier representatives.
Business Impact
If you operate in the autonomous vehicle sector, you must engage with the work group on workforce assessments by November 1, 2026.
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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
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Virginia's HB1124 tasks an existing work group to evaluate the workforce implications of autonomous vehicles. This includes assessing job losses and gains, and engaging stakeholders from the auto manufacturing, labor, and passenger and product carrier sectors.
Key Provisions
- Assessment of workforce impacts created by autonomous vehicles.
- Overview of job losses and gains due to autonomous vehicle technology.
- Inclusion of stakeholders from the auto manufacturing, labor, and passenger and product carrier sectors.
- Assessment deadline set for November 1, 2026.
Latest Legislative Action
Approved by Governor-Chapter 738 (effective 7/1/2026)
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anderson | Primary |
| Betsy B. Carr D | Primary |
| Glenn R. Davis | Primary |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg D | Primary |
| Timothy V. Anderson | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 7)
Passage R ·
Mar 10, 2026
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) ·
Mar 9, 2026
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Reported from Finance and Appropriations ·
Mar 6, 2026
14 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Engage with the work group on workforce assessments
Who: Stakeholders from the auto manufacturing and labor sectors
Deadline: By November 1, 2026
Who: Stakeholders from the auto manufacturing and labor sectors
Deadline: By November 1, 2026
Full Legal Analysis
HB1124 mandates that the existing work group convened by the Secretary of Transportation conduct a thorough assessment of the workforce impacts stemming from the introduction of autonomous vehicles. The work group is to include representatives from the auto manufacturing, labor, and passenger and product carrier sectors to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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