WA HB1984

Requires a human safety operator to be physically present inside any autonomous vehicle transporting passengers or goods on Washington highways to monitor performance and intervene if necessary

Expands the definition of "autonomous vehicle" to include SAE Level 3, 4, and 5 automation systems, broadening coverage beyond the previous Level 4-only definition

Mandates that autonomous vehicles registered in Washington must meet all federal motor vehicle standards and regulations

Requires human safety operators to hold all applicable state and federal licenses for operating both motor vehicles and autonomous vehicles

Amends the existing self-certification testing pilot program to require compliance with the new human operator requirements before autonomous vehicles can be tested on public roadways