Self-driving vehicles could be operated in Florida without a human on board under a bill going to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Senate unanimously passed the bill with no debate May 1, a move that could pave the way for companies like Uber and Lyft to deploy fleets of driverless vehicles.
The measure also sets up insurance parameters for on-demand ride companies that use self-driving cars.
The House unanimously passed the measure at the end of April. The measure updates current law that allows self-driving vehicles if a person is in the car as a backup. House sponsor Rep. Jason Fischer has said he wants Florida to be a leader in allowing the new technology on state roadways.
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