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Subcommittee forms legislator‑led work group to draft autonomous‑vehicle legislation, citing rapid federal activity
Summary
A substitute for House Bill 2627 creates a legislator‑driven work group — supported by VDOT and DMV staff — to produce a draft bill on automated and remotely operated vehicles before the next pre‑filing deadline; the subcommittee reported the substitute unanimously.
Chair Glass (presenting HB 2627) said the substitute would establish a legislator‑driven work group, supported by VDOT and DMV, to draft comprehensive legislation on automated driving systems and remotely operated vehicles. The goal is to complete an initial draft prior to the pre‑filing deadline for the next session so stakeholders and the legislature can review multiple revisions before formal filing.
"Automated vehicles are gonna someday be in the Commonwealth of Virginia," the chair said, calling for a coordinated legislative drafting process rather than attempting a large, final statute during the short session.
Representatives from DMV noted that the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a notice of proposed rulemaking and that an AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) study has produced recommendations — underscoring the rapid evolution of rules and the need for careful alignment with national guidance. TechNet and other industry groups said they welcome a collaborative process.
The subcommittee voted to report the substitute; the clerk recorded the bill as reported (committee vote recorded as favorable).
