LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6552 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 10, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1377 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Autonomous Vehicles.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Boy BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that an automated tractor-trailer 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 tractor-trailer is physically present in the automated tractor-trailer to monitor the
performance of the automated tractor-trailer and to take control of all or part of the automated tractor-trailer's
operation if necessary. It also provides that an automated tractor-trailer operated in Indiana must meet federal
motor vehicle standards and regulations.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues: There are currently some automated commercial motor vehicles in
operation nationwide. Under the bill, automated tractor-trailers 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.
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
HB 1377 1 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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