Chapter 241: Autonomous Vehicle Advisory Commission

There is established a commission to study autonomous vehicles.

I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:

(a) The commissioner of the department of safety, or designee.

(b) The commissioner of the department of transportation, or designee.

(c) The commissioner of the department of information technology, or designee.

(d) The director of the department of safety, division of motor vehicles, or designee.

(e) The director of the department of safety, division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services, or designee.

(f) Two members of the house of representatives, including one member from the majority party and one member from the minority party, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(g) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.

The commission shall:

I. Advise relevant state agencies and the general court on autonomous vehicle administration.

II. Develop training curriculum for law enforcement and first responders.

III. Review National Transportation Safety Board reports on automated vehicle incidents and action recommendations.

IV. Propose modifications to the automated vehicle testing and development pilot program established in RSA 242 when necessary.

V. Maintain up-to-date information on automated vehicle technology, statutes, and regulations, and exchange information regarding unique challenges posed by roads in New Hampshire through interaction with the United States Department of Transportation and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration.

The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the commissioner of the department of safety. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 30 days of the effective date of this section. The commission shall meet as often as necessary to accomplish its goals, provided that at least 3 meetings per year shall be open to the public. Meetings may be held by conference call. Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, the state library, and the New Hampshire transportation council on or before November 1 of each year. The commission shall also provide a report to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the governor as needed when it receives information from any source that a review the autonomous vehicle testing and development pilot program, statutes, or rules is warranted.