Gaps and Opportunities in Minnesota Law for Automated Vehicles Status: CompleteReport Date: 07/16/2026 Summary: Other than a statute enabling permitted truck platooning on state highways, Minnesota has not enacted any laws regarding the operation of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV). Executive Orders from the Governor in 2018 and 2019 have allowed testing, demonstration and other activities, but to create the certainty and rigor needed to enable widespread implementation and use of the technologies enabling CAV operation, action from the legislature is needed. This research identified areas where Minnesota law needs to be updated, based upon review of the executive orders, previously proposed legislation in Minnesota, laws passed in the 35 states that have taken such action, and model legislation. Reports: Gaps and Opportunities in Minnesota Law for Automated Vehicles (Report #2027CAV01)
