Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2575

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Autonomous Vehicle Act. Defines terms. Provides that a fully autonomous vehicle may drive or operate upon the highways of this State, regardless of whether a human operator is physically present in the vehicle. Provides that when engaged, the automated driving system shall be considered the driver or operator for purposes of assessing conformance to applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws and shall be deemed to satisfy any physical acts required of a driver or operator. Provides that liability for incidents involving a fully autonomous vehicle shall be determined under existing product liability law or common law negligence principles. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/13/2019	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
2/13/2019	House	First Reading
2/13/2019	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/22/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
2/26/2019	House	Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
3/29/2019	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/13/2021	House	Session Sine Die

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