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HB 1295·MD·house

Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles

In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Ziegler
Latest Action

In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

Mar 5, 2026

Summary

The bill sets technical and safety standards for fully autonomous vehicles (level 4 or 5) that operate on state highways without a human driver. It requires manufacturers or operators to certify compliance, submit a first‑responder interaction plan, and treat data collected by these vehicles as personal data under the Online Data Privacy Act. The measure aims to ensure safe deployment while protecting privacy.

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