HB223

AN ACT relating to autonomous vehicles.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB223 regulates the operation of autonomous vehicles and platoons of commercial motor vehicles on state highways.

Kentucky HB223 establishes rules for the operation of autonomous vehicles and platoons of commercial motor vehicles. It mandates that only commercial motor vehicles can operate in a platoon, with a driver present in the lead vehicle. It requires a law enforcement interaction plan for fully autonomous vehicles, prohibiting school districts from using such vehicles as school buses. The bill also sets conditions for operating fully autonomous vehicles, including the need for a minimal risk condition in case of system failure and compliance with traffic laws.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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History

Jan 14

House

to Transportation (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)