SB379 Summary

• Authorizes operation of autonomous vehicles on public and private roads at approved testing sites within municipalities or counties.

• Requires autonomous vehicles to obtain testing licenses and comply with pre-testing requirements including controlled condition testing, federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards compliance, and $5,000,000 liability insurance.

• Limits autonomous vehicles to operation at speeds less than 35 miles per hour within defined testing site boundaries with adequate safety systems and redundancy features.

• Mandates data collection and reporting of accidents involving autonomous vehicles, annual safety reports, and requires vehicles to maintain communication links with remote operators.

• Allows municipalities and counties to suspend, revoke, or deny testing licenses for traffic law violations, misstatements on applications, public safety concerns, or non-compliance with act requirements; permits appeals within 30 days.