autonomous vehicles; safety; data

SB 1417 establishes safety requirements for fully autonomous vehicles operating without human drivers in Arizona. It requires companies to submit detailed safety plans, including law enforcement interaction protocols and proof of compliance with federal standards, before deployment. Operators must provide quarterly safety reports tracking miles driven, collisions (especially with pedestrians/bicyclists), near-miss events, and software updates, while maintaining $5 million in liability insurance. The bill directly affects autonomous vehicle manufacturers and service providers seeking to operate self-driving fleets on public roads. It defines key terms like "near-miss event" and "fallback-ready user" to clarify operational boundaries and safety responsibilities.