Illinois state bill would authorize pilot program for self-driving cars in Chicago
Self-driving cars could soon be making their debut in Chicago.
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Illinois) has introduced a bill that would authorize autonomous vehicle pilot programs in several counties.
The bill would authorize an autonomous vehicle pilot program in several counties, including Cook County, and downstate Sangamon County — which includes Springfield.
If the pilot program is successful, the Illinois Department of Transportation could legalize self-driving cars statewide within three years.
The bill comes as self-driving car operator Waymo tries to gain a foothold in Illinois, according to published reports.
The bill still has a long way to go before becoming law.
Previous attempts to legalize self-driving cars in Illinois have gone nowhere.