Automated transport of cargo or goods.

This Wyoming bill (SF 17) establishes rules for automated delivery robots (called "personal delivery devices") that transport goods in pedestrian areas or on road shoulders. It defines these devices as under 550 pounds with automated driving tech, requiring them to operate at ≤12 mph in sidewalks (≤20 mph on road shoulders), carry business identifiers, have braking systems, and display lights at night. The bill preempts local governments from banning or restricting these devices (e.g., limiting hours or areas) but requires businesses operating them to carry $100,000 insurance for liability. It directly affects delivery companies using such robots and pedestrians sharing sidewalks with them.