North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 337 — Regulation of Fully Autonomous Vehicles.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 337 added clear identification of the bill's sponsors and removed some administrative language related to its initial filing. This change matters because it improves transparency about who is advocating for the bill, allowing the public to better understand the individuals behind the proposed legislation. It emphasizes accountability and gives constituents a clearer way to engage with their representatives regarding the bill.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 21, 2017 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 S 1 SENATE BILL 337 Short Title:
337 SESSION 2017 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35139-ML-69A (02/07) Short Title:
Davis, and McInnis (Primary Sponsors).
Davis, McInnis (Primary Sponsors);
Ford, Lowe, and Smith-Ingram.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF FULLY AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 22, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF FULLY AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE.
20-399, is engaged and operating the vehicle, the requirement under this subdivision to exhibit the registration card for the vehicle shall be satisfied if the registration card is in the vehicle, *DRS35139-ML-69A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 or available electronically, and readily available to be inspected by an officer or inspector." SECTION 4.
20-399, is engaged and operating the vehicle, the requirement under this subdivision to exhibit the registration card for the vehicle shall be satisfied if the registration card is in the vehicle, *S337-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 or available electronically, and readily available to be inspected by an officer or inspector." SECTION 4.
(a) EveryExcept as otherwise provided in this subsection, every driver who is transporting one or more passengers of less than 16 years of age shall have all such passengers Page 2 DRS35139-ML-69A [v.8] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 properly secured in a child passenger restraint system or seat belt which meets federal standards applicable at the time of its manufacture.
(a) EveryExcept as otherwise provided in this subsection, every driver who is transporting one or more passengers of less than 16 years of age shall have all such passengers Page 2 Senate Bill 337-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 properly secured in a child passenger restraint system or seat belt which meets federal standards applicable at the time of its manufacture.
Upon a first conviction only for a violation of subsection DRS35139-ML-69A [v.8] (02/17) Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a1) of this section, a trial judge may allow limited driving privileges in the manner set forth in G.S.
Upon a first conviction only for a violation of subsection Senate Bill 337-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a1) of this section, a trial judge may allow limited driving privileges in the manner set forth in G.S.
Page 4 DRS35139-ML-69A [v.8] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) Operation.
Page 4 Senate Bill 337-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) Operation.
DRS35139-ML-69A [v.8] (02/17) Page 5
Senate Bill 337-First Edition Page 5
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 337?
SB 337 is sponsored by Meredith, Tom McInnis (Republican), Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), D. Davis, Carl Ford (Republican), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 337?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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