Heavily Debated Bill On Driverless Vehicles Passes House

Heavily Debated Bill On Driverless Vehicles Passes House

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A bill working through the South Dakota legislature would set the foundation for the use of driverless vehicles in the state. Representative Roger Chase of Huron brought House Bill 1095 to the House floor Thursday afternoon saying the bill is a first step toward regulating the vehicles…

Representative Phil Jenson of Rapid City says the bill doesn’t go far enough for safety…

Representative Marty Overweg of New Holland was the first of many in the House to take issue with Section 11 of the bill would bar local governments from charges fees for autonomous vehicle use…

The bill passed the House Thursday on a 43-to-25 margin.