Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB3392      — AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PILOT PROJ

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Establishes a framework for testing autonomous vehicles in specific Illinois counties.

The bill creates the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, allowing for the testing of autonomous vehicles in select counties. It requires a safety demonstration period before broader deployment across the state.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Job roles in the transportation sector may evolve as autonomous vehicles are tested and implemented.
  • Small Business: Businesses involved in transportation may explore new opportunities in autonomous vehicle technology.

Summary

Creates the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act. Provides that in order to commence an autonomous vehicle pilot project, a person must provide to the Department of Transportation a statement that sets forth the operational design domain for an autonomous vehicle pilot project. Provides that the operational design domain for an autonomous vehicle pilot project must be confined to counties having or exceeding a population of 1,000,000 individuals, as determined by the most recent federal decennial census, Sangamon County, or the counties of Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe. Allows the Department to authorize the statewide deployment of autonomous vehicles beyond the operational design domain after a period of 3 years following the effective date of the Act, as long as the Department determines the pilot projects conducted have demonstrated safety and operational readiness. Sets forth the conditions a person must meet to operate an autonomous vehicle on the public roads of the State with the automated driving system engaged. Requires a person to obtain authorization from the Department to operate an autonomous vehicle on the public roads of the State. Includes provisions regarding licensing, duties following crashes involving autonomous vehicles, registration and title, operation of a motor vehicle with an automated driving system by a human driver, vehicle equipment standards, evaluation data, the controlling authority, and home rule. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2029. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  2. Sponsor Removed Sen. Lakesia Collins

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  10. Assigned to Executive

  11. Referred to Assignments

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3392      do?
Creates the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act. Provides that in order to commence an autonomous vehicle pilot project, a person must provide to the Department of Transportation a statement that sets forth the operational design domain for an autonomous vehicle pilot project. Provides that the operational design domain for an autonomous vehicle pilot project must be confined to counties having or exceeding a population of 1,000,000 individuals, as determined by the most recent federal decennial census, Sangamon County, or the counties of Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe. Allows the Department to authorize the statewide deployment of autonomous vehicles beyond the operational design domain after a period of 3 years following the effective date of the Act, as long as the Department determines the pilot projects conducted have demonstrated safety and operational readiness. Sets forth the conditions a person must meet to operate an autonomous vehicle on the public roads of the State with the automated driving system engaged. Requires a person to obtain authorization from the Department to operate an autonomous vehicle on the public roads of the State. Includes provisions regarding licensing, duties following crashes involving autonomous vehicles, registration and title, operation of a motor vehicle with an automated driving system by a human driver, vehicle equipment standards, evaluation data, the controlling authority, and home rule. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2029. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3392     ?
SB3392      is sponsored by Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), and Donald P. DeWitte (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3392     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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