SB379 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
Existing law does not authorize the operation of autonomous vehicles
This bill would authorize the operation of autonomous vehicles on public and private roads at certain testing sites and would require the testing and approval of autonomous technology prior to operation
This bill would also require an entity operating autonomous technology to share certain safety data
To authorize the operation of autonomous vehicles on public and private roads at certain testing sites; to require the testing and approval of autonomous technology prior to operation; to require each autonomous vehicle operated on a public and private road to carry a certain amount of insurance; and to require a public or private entity operating autonomous technology to share certain safety data.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Transportation and Energy |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 27, 2017 | Room 727 at 09:30 | Senate T&E Hearing |
| Hearing | April 26, 2017 | Room 727***REVISED***Public Hearing Called (NO VOTE) at 08:30 | Senate T&E Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB379 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |