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AI Summary
The bill establishes the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, effective immediately, confined to specific counties, and includes provisions for human drivers with automated systems and controlling authority. The Act is repealed on January 1, 2029.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Illinois, you must obtain authorization from the Department of Transportation to comply with new regulations.
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What This Means
The Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, effective immediately, regulates autonomous vehicle testing in Illinois, confined to specific counties, and includes provisions for human drivers with automated systems and controlling authority. The Act is repealed on January 1, 2029.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the operational design domain for autonomous vehicle pilot projects in counties with populations over 1,000,000, Sangamon, Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe, based on the most recent federal decennial census.
- Requires authorization from the Department of Transportation to operate autonomous vehicles.
- Mandates licensing and registration of autonomous vehicles.
- Allows the Department of Transportation to authorize statewide deployment after three years if the Department determines that pilot projects have demonstrated safety and operational readiness.
- Mandates compliance with vehicle safety standards.
- Outlines duties following crashes involving autonomous vehicles, including reporting to the Department of Transportation and local law enforcement.
- Defines key terms related to autonomous vehicle operation.
- Includes conforming changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
- Requires the collection of evaluation data to assess the pilot's effectiveness.
- Specifies that the Act preempts home rule powers.
- Repeals the Act on January 1, 2029.
- The Act is effective immediately.
- Includes provisions regarding the operation of a motor vehicle with an automated driving system by a human driver.
- Includes provisions regarding the controlling authority.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 41)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Avery Bourne | Primary |
| Bill Mitchell | Primary |
| Emily McAsey | Primary |
| Harry Osterman | Primary |
| Jay Hoffman D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Obtain authorization to operate autonomous vehicles
Who: Individuals or entities operating autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Before commencing operations
Penalty: Possible fines or operational restrictions
Who: Individuals or entities operating autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Before commencing operations
Penalty: Possible fines or operational restrictions
Submit a first responder interaction plan
Who: Operators of autonomous vehicles
Deadline: With application for authorization
Penalty: Suspension or revocation of authorization
Who: Operators of autonomous vehicles
Deadline: With application for authorization
Penalty: Suspension or revocation of authorization
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Full Legal Analysis
The Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, effective immediately, creates a framework for the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles in Illinois. It mandates licensing and registration for autonomous vehicles and requires individuals or entities to obtain authorization from the Department of Transportation to operate on public roads. A statement of the operational design domain must be provided to the Department of Transportation and is confined to counties with populations over 1,000,000, Sangamon, Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe, based on the most recent federal decennial census. The bill also requires the collection of evaluation data to assess the pilot's effectiveness. It includes conforming changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Statewide deployment is allowed after three years if the Department determines that pilot projects have demonstrated safety and operational readiness. Additionally, compliance with vehicle equipment standards is required. The bill specifies duties following crashes involving autonomous vehicles, stating that operators must report any incidents to the Department of Transportation and local law enforcement. The Act includes provisions regarding the controlling authority and the operation of a motor vehicle with an automated driving system by a human driver. The bill specifies that it is a matter of statewide concern and preempts home rule powers. The Act is repealed on January 1, 2029.
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