HB2974 - 104th General Assembly

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TESTING
Last Action
2/06/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Illinois Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program Act. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall lead the Illinois Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program to promote the development, testing, and deployment of CAV technologies and related infrastructure and data needs with the State. Requires the Department to create a registration system with the State for entities wishing to conduct safe pilots or tests of CAVs. Provides that a participating entity in the Program shall maintain compliance with specific requirements. Provides that the Department shall make the notification form for testing entities available on the Program's website. Provides that the Department shall assist in the identification of appropriate communities to conduct testing. Authorizes the Department to suspend an entity's participation in the Program if there is clear evidence that the technology used by a particular vehicle or tested by a particular entity is unsafe for testing on public roads or violates the requirements of the Program. Provides that the Department shall submit to the Governor and General Assembly a report on the status of the Program on or before every December 31 and June 30. Effective January 1, 2026.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
2/06/2025 House First Reading
2/06/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee