Committee hears targeted commercial autonomous vehicle bill; safety operator required
Rep. Ashley Carrick presented HB 217 to regulate commercial autonomous vehicles engaged in interstate commerce and require a human safety operator in commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds; Teamsters Local 959 supported the provision and committee members sought clarifications about exemptions for local delivery and autonomous taxis.
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Representative Ashley Carrick (West Fairbanks) presented House Bill 217, a first hearing in the Community and Regional Affairs Committee that narrowly targets commercial autonomous vehicles used in interstate commerce. The sponsor said the bill would require a human safety operator in the vehicle and define technology terms so commonly used driver‑assist systems are not affected.
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