Automated Driving System Commercial Motor Vehicle
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that a commercial motor vehicle have a human present when the commercial motor vehicle is being driven by an automated driving system.
Bill Summary:
The act prohibits using an automated driving system to drive a commercial motor vehicle unless an individual who holds a commercial driver's license is in the vehicle, is in the driver's seat if the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials, monitors the vehicle's driving, and intervenes, if necessary, to avoid illegal or unsafe driving. The penalty is $1,000 for a first offense, is $2,000 for a second offense, and doubles for each subsequent offense. The act does not apply to light-duty vehicles.
VETOED by Governor 5/29/2025
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 25-1122 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 25-1122 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-4. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment E) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 25-1122, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
27
AYE
8
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
55
AYE
9
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2025 | L.007 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 02/19/2025 | L.005 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 02/19/2025 | L.004 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 02/19/2025 | L.003 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 02/19/2025 | L.002 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2025 | Governor | Governor Vetoed |
| 05/14/2025 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/14/2025 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/14/2025 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/06/2025 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/05/2025 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 05/02/2025 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/30/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/28/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/24/2025 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
| 04/23/2025 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/22/2025 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/22/2025 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/19/2025 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/28/2025 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
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