Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana SB67: Provide for the use of autonomous vehicles
Status: Signed into law, May 8, 2025
What the bill says
An act providing for the use of vehicles with automated driving systems on state public highways; providing rulemaking authority; and providing definitions.".
From the engrossed text:
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS ON STATE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING DEFINITIONS." WHEREAS, the intention of this legislation is to get all parties to the table to promote the safest ways to promote autonomous technology incorporating the diverse roadways, weather, and animal-human encounters in Montana and to make Montana the showcase for advancing new technologies in transportation. Section 1. Short title. [Sections 1 through 6] may be cited as the "Montana Automated Driving Systems Act." Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of [sections 1 through 6] is to allow the use of a vehicle with an automated driving system on the public highways of this state in a way (2) creates long-term predictability for individuals and businesses; (3) recognizes that this state may have more challenging and variable driving conditions than other states; and (4) integrates as closely as possible with existing state law related to motor vehicles. Section 3. Definitions. As used in [sections 1 through 6], unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Automated driving system" means the hardware and software that are collectively capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task on a sustained basis, regardless of whether the automated driving - 1 - Authorized Print Version - SB 67 ENROLLED BILL - 2025 …
Sponsors
- Loge, Denley (R, 45) · primary sponsor
- Darling, Julie (R, 84)
Latest actions
- : Chapter Number Assigned
- : (S) Signed by Governor
- : (S) Transmitted to Governor
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (S) Returned from Enrolling
- : (S) Sent to Enrolling
- : (H) 3rd Reading
- : (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (H) 2nd Reading
Votes
- Do Concur (April 11, 2025): 93 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 11, 2025): 93 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 5, 2025): 40 yea, 9 nay, passed
- Do Pass As Amended (March 3, 2025): 37 yea, 13 nay, passed
- AMD-SB0067.002.001 Loge D/PASS (March 3, 2025): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Rule Making, Motor Vehicles
Common questions
- What is SB67?
- SB67 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Provide for the use of autonomous vehicles.
- What does SB67 do?
- In its own words: An act providing for the use of vehicles with automated driving systems on state public highways; providing rulemaking authority; and providing definitions.".
- What is the status of SB67?
- Signed into law as of May 8, 2025. Latest action: Chapter Number Assigned (May 8, 2025).
- Who sponsored SB67?
- Loge, Denley (R, 45), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB67?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0179
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