LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-0696
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6245 NOTE PREPARED: Nov 28, 2023
BILL NUMBER: SB 57 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Automated Commercial Motor Vehicles.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Tomes BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that an automated commercial motor vehicle may not be
operated on a highway to transport passengers or goods unless a human operator who meets all state and
federal qualifications to operate a commercial motor vehicle is physically present in the automated
commercial motor vehicle to monitor the performance of the automated commercial motor vehicle and to
take control of all or part of the automated commercial motor vehicle's operation, if necessary. It also
provides that a registered automated commercial motor vehicle must meet federal commercial motor vehicle
standards and regulations.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues: There are currently some automated commercial motor vehicles in
operation nationwide. Under the bill, these vehicles will be unable to operate unless a human operator is
physically present to control the vehicle as necessary. In instances where an autonomous vehicle operates
without meeting this condition, the bill could increase the number of Class C infraction convictions in the
state.
Penalty Provision: The maximum judgment for a Class C infraction is $500, which would be deposited in
the state General Fund. The total court fee revenue per case would range between $85.50 and $103. The
amount of court fees deposited will vary depending on whether the case is filed in a court of record or a
municipal court. The following linked document describes the fees and distribution of the revenue: Court
fees imposed in criminal, juvenile, and civil violation cases.
SB 57 1 Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues: Penalty Provision: If additional court actions occur and a judgement is
entered, more revenue will be collected by certain local units. If the case is filed in a court of record, the
county will receive $33.90 and qualifying municipalities will receive a share of $2.10. If the case is filed in
a municipal court, the county receives $20, and the municipality will receive $33.50. The following linked
document describes the fees and distribution of the revenue: Court fees imposed in criminal, juvenile, and
civil violation cases.
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected: Trial courts, local law enforcement agencies.
Information Sources: Indiana Supreme Court, Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual;
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/research-and-analysis/technology/automated-cmv-evaluation-ace-program
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
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