Regulation map
Where are robotaxis regulated?
17 US states have robotaxi regulations on the books. The rest have no state-specific law.
Permit / framework
Restrictions
Other rules
No state-specific law
States with robotaxi rules
- CaliforniaCal. Veh. Code § 38750: Autonomous Vehiclesframework
- TexasTexas autonomous motor vehicle law (SB 2205)framework
- ArizonaArizona autonomous vehicle law (ARS Title 28 Ch. 9; EO 2018-04 / HB 2813)rules
- ColoradoColorado AI Act (SB 24-205): High-Risk AI System Requirements (Effective February 2026)framework
- FloridaFlorida autonomous vehicle law (Fla. Stat. 316.85; CS/HB 311 of 2019)framework
- NevadaNevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A)rules
- TennesseeTennessee Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Lawframework
- ArkansasArkansas autonomous vehicle law (Act 468 of 2019; Ark. Code 27-51-2001 et seq.)rules
- GeorgiaGeorgia House Bill 472: Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deploymentframework
- MassachusettsMassachusetts Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Frameworkframework
- MichiganMichigan SAVE Act: Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Lawframework
- MinnesotaMinnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019)rules
- New HampshireNew Hampshire Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Lawrules
- New JerseyNew Jersey Bill A768: Permits Testing and Use of Autonomous Vehicles on Public Roadsframework
- New MexicoNew Mexico autonomous vehicle testing/operation rule (NMDOT 18.24.1.9)rules
- OregonOregon Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program (2026)framework
- UtahUtah HB0581: Autonomous Vehicle Amendments (2026 General Session)restricted
Common questions
Is robotaxi operation legal in the US?
There is no single federal law that makes robotaxis broadly legal or illegal. 17 states have specific rules in the DEPLOY registry: California, Texas, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon have a permit or framework; Utah has restrictions. Every other state currently has no state-specific robotaxi law.
Which states have a robotaxi permit or framework?
California, Texas, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon. These states have enacted an enabling permit or operating framework rather than a restriction.
How is this robotaxi regulation map made?
It is built from the location-anchored regulations in the DEPLOY registry (verified, sourced), colored by the strongest posture on the books in each state. Only rules currently in force are shown; repealed or superseded rules are excluded.
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