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AI Summary
SB320, identical to HB 582, authorizes a pilot program for autonomous truck-mounted attenuators in Virginia's mobile work zones, which are defined in the bill, expiring December 31, 2031.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Virginia, you must comply with testing and reporting requirements by December 31, 2031, or face penalties.
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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
Affected Industries
What This Means
Virginia's SB320, identical to HB 582, allows the Department of Transportation to establish a pilot program for autonomous truck-mounted attenuators in mobile work zones, as defined in the bill. The program is set to expire on December 31, 2031.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes a pilot program for autonomous truck-mounted attenuators in mobile work zones, as defined in the bill.
- Sets expiration date for the pilot program as December 31, 2031.
Latest Legislative Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0180)
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Danica A. Roem D | Primary |
| Frank M. Ruff, Jr. | Primary |
| Jill Holtzman Vogel | Primary |
| Kannan Srinivasan D | Primary |
| Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 5)
H VOTE: ·
Feb 27, 2026
96 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Reported from Transportation ·
Feb 24, 2026
21 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Passage R ·
Jan 28, 2026
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure ATMAs are tested and approved before deployment.
Who: Operators of autonomous truck-mounted attenuators.
Deadline: Before deployment in mobile work zones.
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in operational restrictions.
Who: Operators of autonomous truck-mounted attenuators.
Deadline: Before deployment in mobile work zones.
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in operational restrictions.
Submit annual reports on pilot program status.
Who: Department of Transportation.
Deadline: By December 1 each year.
Penalty: Failure to report may affect program evaluation and funding.
Who: Department of Transportation.
Deadline: By December 1 each year.
Penalty: Failure to report may affect program evaluation and funding.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB320, identical to HB 582, authorizes the Department of Transportation to initiate a pilot program for the use of autonomous truck-mounted attenuators (ATMAs) within mobile work zones, which are defined in the bill.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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