Advisory board established to study impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations implementation, minimum requirements for operation of commercial autonomous vehicles established, and permit process for commercial autonomous vehicle operations required.

This bill establishes a new advisory board to study the impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations in Minnesota and sets minimum requirements for their use. It defines autonomous vehicles as those meeting specific automation levels and requires all commercial operations to obtain a permit before beginning, with no operations allowed until a study is completed. The advisory board will include representatives from labor, government agencies, consumer groups, and the autonomous vehicle industry to evaluate permit applications and recommend policies. Additionally, the bill mandates an independent study to assess economic impacts on rideshare drivers, commercial drivers, and related businesses, including workforce displacement and reemployment pathways.