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FL H0311

Bill

Status

Passed

6/13/2019

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fully autonomous vehicles may operate in Florida without a human operator physically present, with the automated driving system deemed the legal operator when engaged

  • Removes requirements for a licensed driver to operate fully autonomous vehicles and exempts them from prohibitions on television displays and wireless device use while the system is engaged

  • Establishes insurance requirements of $1 million primary liability coverage for fully autonomous vehicles operating on on-demand networks or in prearranged rides, plus PIP and uninsured/underinsured coverage

  • Authorizes remote human operators (teleoperation) to supervise or control autonomous vehicles from within the United States, provided they hold a valid U.S. driver's license

  • Preempts local governments from imposing taxes, fees, or for-hire requirements on autonomous vehicles, while allowing airports and seaports to charge reasonable fees and designate pickup locations

Legislative Description

Autonomous Vehicles

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-101

6/13/2019

Committee Referrals

Infrastructure and Security4/24/2019
State Affairs3/19/2019
Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee3/6/2019
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee1/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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