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Senate committee backs bill to authorize sidewalk delivery robots with city opt-out
Summary
HB1767 creates a state-level framework for 'personal delivery devices' (sidewalk robots), allowing neighborhood operation with limits on street usage, remote supervision and a local opt-out; committee advanced the bill after testimony from an Amazon representative.
Sponsors told the committee HB1767 establishes a regulatory framework for small autonomous delivery devices used in neighborhoods and allows municipalities to opt out. The bill defines permitted operation, limits top speed to about 20 mph in certain circumstances, and restricts use of interstate and controlled-access highways.
Bill Vickrey, representing Amazon…
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