HB 25-1122

House Bill 25-1122, which was ultimately vetoed by the governor but passed into law before that, requires a licensed commercial driver to be present and ready to take control of any self-driving truck or other large vehicle. This person must monitor the vehicle's actions and intervene if needed to prevent unsafe behavior. The bill sets fines starting at $1,000 for violations, increasing with each offense. It does not apply to smaller vehicles like cars used by individuals. In practice, this means that while self-driving technology can be used in commercial trucks, a human driver must always be on hand and ready to operate the vehicle manually if necessary.

Official 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.)

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