HB217

Autonomous Vehicles; Comm. Driver Lic.

Chamber Passed·5/1/26

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.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 39–0 · May 1
Current
Rules Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Third Reading Final Passage

39 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

3:30 PM

Senate State Affairs Hearing

May 12

1:30 PM

Senate Transportation Hearing

History

May 17

Senate

STA RPT SCS(STA) 2DNP 1DP

May 17

Senate

DNP: BJORKMAN, TILTON

May 17

Senate

DP: GRAY-JACKSON