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Committee hears bill to set autonomous vehicle rulemaking framework; stakeholders express support and technical concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 67 would direct MDT and the Department of Justice to develop rules governing levels 3–5 automated driving systems and commercial autonomous vehicles. Industry groups supported the bill; technical experts raised concerns about definitions, testing standards and first‑responder protocols. No committee vote was recorded.
Senator Danley Logie introduced Senate Bill 67, a framework directing the Montana Department of Transportation and the Department of Justice to develop rules and guidance for automated driving systems and commercial autonomous vehicles (CMVs). He told the House Transportation Committee the bill aims to promote safety while allowing the state to work with rapidly evolving technology.
The bill sets out definitions for automation levels (1 through 5) and assigns rulemaking responsibilities to MDT and DOJ, with the agencies to coordinate on guidance and standards for testing and deployment. “The idea is not to stop autonomous vehicles, but to work with the technology and create some safe guidelines for Montanans traveling,” Logie said.
Supporters included the Alliance for Automotive…
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