SB46

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Autonomous Vehicles.

Chamber Passed·3/20/25
Draft Text

Delaware SB46 amends the Delaware Code to regulate autonomous vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver license without an O restriction.

Delaware SB46 amends Title 21 of the Delaware Code to regulate autonomous vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver license without an O restriction. The bill defines "autonomous technology" and "autonomous vehicle," and mandates that such vehicles must have a human safety operator physically present during operation. It also requires the Department of Transportation to consult with various state agencies and independent experts to evaluate the performance and impact of autonomous vehicle technology, and to submit a report by January 1, 2030.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 18–0 · Mar 20, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading

18 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Transportation

Jan 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

History

May 14, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

Mar 25, 2025

House

Assigned to Transportation Committee in House

Mar 20, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT