This bill modifies provisions related to autonomous vehicles and creates a pilot program for autonomous public transportation.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- provides and updates definitions related to automated driving systems, connected vehicle technology, and driverless operation;
- authorizes the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity to award autonomous vehicle industry incentive grants;
- directs the Department of Transportation to study items related to autonomous vehicles and electric vehicles;
- establishes an autonomous transportation pilot program to facilitate transit services in advance of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games;
- amends provisions related to recovery of investment in utility-owned vehicle charging infrastructure; and
- makes technical changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-26-102.1, 41-26-103, 41-26-104, 54-4-41, 63I-1-272, 72-1-217