Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026)

[in effect]

Florida · permit · permit

Jurisdiction

Florida

Classification

permit

Status

in effect

Effective Date

Jul 1, 2026

Primary Sources

1 audited

Statutory Scope & Summary

Florida updated its autonomous vehicle framework through HB 7127, maintaining its position as one of the most AV-permissive states. Allows driverless AV operation statewide with minimal state-level requirements. Florida DOT oversees AV registration and safety compliance.

Covered Sectors & Application Domains

Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries

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What does Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026) cover?

Florida updated its autonomous vehicle framework through HB 7127, maintaining its position as one of the most AV-permissive states. Allows driverless AV operation statewide with minimal state-level requirements. Florida DOT oversees AV registration and safety compliance.

Where does Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026) apply?

Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026) is recorded as a permitting requirement applying in Florida on the DEPLOY registry.

When did Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026) take effect?

Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026) is recorded as effective July 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.

Is Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026) still in effect?

Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

What types of robots does Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026) apply to?

Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026) is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles on the DEPLOY registry.

Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026)?

8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Florida HB 7127: Autonomous Vehicle Operation Framework Update (2026): Apollo RT6, Argo AI Self-Driving System, Aurora, Aurora Driver and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.

Primary Sources & Legal Instruments

1 document
  • https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7127

    https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7127

    Official Source