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VA HB2627: Autonomous driving systems; Secretary of Transportation to convene work group to study.

Effective Jul 1, 2025 Virginia · 2025 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB2627 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Jul 1, 2025
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In one paragraph

Virginia HB 2627 (2025) directs the Secretary of Transportation, with the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, to convene a work group of VDOT, State Police, DMV, legislators and stakeholders on the operational, technical and legal issues raised by autonomous driving systems, considering federal and other states' rules and AAMVA and AASHTO recommendations. The work group must draft legislation to govern autonomous driving systems, finish meeting by September 1, 2026 and report by November 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2025.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

AV developers and fleet operators can expect proposed Virginia autonomous-vehicle legislation from this work group.

Key provisions

  1. Secretary of Transportation convenes an autonomous driving systems work group with the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security
  2. Members include VDOT, State Police, DMV, five delegates, three senators and stakeholders
  3. Considers federal rules, other states' laws and AAMVA and AASHTO recommendations
  4. Must draft governing legislation; meetings end by September 1, 2026; report due November 1, 2026

Latest legislative action

Mar 24, 2025. Approved by Governor-Chapter 498 (Effective 07/01/25)

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous VehiclesAI in Government

Affected industries

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