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ID S1108

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires entities testing autonomous vehicles in Idaho to submit proof of $1,000,000 in general commercial liability and motor vehicle liability insurance before beginning testing.

  • Mandates test drivers be at least 18 years old, hold valid driver's licenses, be employed or designated by manufacturers or research organizations, and actively monitor vehicle operation with ability to take manual control.

  • Requires autonomous vehicles to meet all applicable federal standards and regulations, comply with state motor vehicle and traffic laws, and be equipped with technology sensor data capture for 30 seconds before collisions with read-only storage preserved for 3 years.

  • Exempts manufacturers and dealers from liability for damages caused by third-party conversions of vehicles into autonomous vehicles, except for defects present in the original manufacture.

  • Opens all Idaho highways for autonomous vehicle testing unless specific highways are designated as closed by the state or political subdivisions due to public safety concerns.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to provide insurance requirements, to provide requirements for testing autonomous driven vehicles, to provide that autonomous driven vehicles shall meet federal standards and regulations, to provide requirements for autonomous driven vehicles prior to testing or operation on highways within the state, to provide an exemption from liability for manufacturers and dealers and to provide that all highways shall be open for testing.

AUTONOMOUS DRIVEN VEHICLES

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Transportation & Defense

3/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/26/2015
Judiciary and Rules2/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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