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IN HB1341
Bill
Status
3/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Edmond Soliday
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AI Summary
HB 1341 - Autonomous Vehicles Summary
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Political subdivisions are prohibited from enacting local measures that restrict the authorized operation, testing, or use of automated driving systems, automated vehicles, or on-demand automated vehicle networks on public highways.
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Persons with valid driver's licenses may operate automated vehicles at Level 1, 2, or 3 automation on public highways; Level 4 and 5 vehicles require taskgroup approval and compliance with operational protocols.
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All automated vehicle operators must maintain proof of financial responsibility with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, with a minimum of $5,000,000 per entity for testing before commercial deployment.
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An automated vehicle oversight taskgroup is established, consisting of representatives from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Department of Insurance, Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Police, and appropriate county and municipal officials to approve automated vehicle operations.
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Operating an automated driving system or vehicle that does not comply with applicable federal and state laws is a Class C infraction; reckless, knowing, or intentional violation is a Class C misdemeanor; original manufacturers and repair facilities are provided civil immunity for vehicle conversions and repairs.
Legislative Description
Autonomous vehicles. Provides that a political subdivision may not enact a measure, ordinance, policy, regulation, rule, or other restriction that prohibits the authorized use of: (1) an automated driving system; (2) an automated vehicle; or (3) an on demand automated vehicle network. Provides that a person in possession of a valid driver's license may operate an automated vehicle at a Level 1, 2 or 3 on a public highway. Requires any person or entity who operates an automated vehicle to maintain proof of financial responsibility with the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau). Requires automated vehicles to comply with all applicable
Last Action
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 424: yeas 37, nays 10
3/14/2018