BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1984: Autonomous vehicles

Concerning vehicle and operator requirements for autonomous vehicles.

Summary

Prohibits the operation of an autonomous vehicle on a highway to transport passengers or goods unless a human safety operator is physically present in the vehicle to monitor its performance and intervene if necessary.
Expands the autonomous vehicle self-certification testing pilot program to apply to autonomous vehicles with a Level 3 designation, which requires drivers to be prepared to resume operation of the vehicle, and to vehicles that are capable of controlling steering and departing from the lane of travel.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1984), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to vehicle and operator requirements for autonomous vehicles;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1984 (2023–24) State clam · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1984 (2021–22) Vehicle reg. cert. addresses · Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2022
HB 1984 (2019–20) Ag competitiveness/emissions · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1984 (2017–18) Association of WA generals · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1984 (2015–16) Chemicals in food products · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1984 (2013–14) Claims against WSDOT · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1984 (2011–12) Motorcycle helmet use · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1984 (2009–10) Vehicle air conditioning · Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2009