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S07956Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one pounds or more which utilizes autonomous vehicle technology from being operated on public highways unless a natural person holding a valid license for the operation of the motor vehicle's class is present within such vehicle.

IntroducedSenate Transportation

Introduced by Peter Harckham, District 40

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Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one pounds or more which utilizes autonomous vehicle technology from being operated on public highways unless a natural person holding a valid license for the operation of the motor vehicle's class is present within such vehicle.

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REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

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