Alaska HB217 regulates autonomous vehicles, requiring them to meet federal standards and mandating a human safety operator for non-personal transport.

HB217 establishes regulations for autonomous vehicles in Alaska, requiring these vehicles to meet federal standards and prohibiting their use in interstate commerce unless for personal use or with a human safety operator present. The bill defines key terms such as "autonomous vehicle" and "dynamic driving task fallback," and outlines liability in the event of an accident, prioritizing the human safety operator. The act takes effect immediately.

Alaska HB217 regulates autonomous vehicles, requiring them to meet federal standards and mandating a human safety operator for non-personal transport.

HB217 establishes regulations for autonomous vehicles in Alaska, requiring these vehicles to meet federal standards and prohibiting their use in interstate commerce unless for personal use or with a human safety operator present. The bill defines key terms such as "autonomous vehicle" and "dynamic driving task fallback," and outlines liability in the event of an accident, prioritizing the human safety operator. The act takes effect immediately.