ID PDD law (HB 191)
Idaho HB 191 — Personal Delivery Devices
Idaho · Idaho Code §§ 49-2701 et seq.
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 1, 2017
- Applies to
- PDD operators in Idaho
- Enforced by
- Idaho Transportation Department; local police
Idaho authorized statewide sidewalk delivery robots under a uniform framework (80 lb, 10 mph), required $100,000 in liability insurance, and gave local governments limited authority to add operating rules.
Who is protected: Idaho pedestrians and sidewalk users
Legal detail
Idaho Code §§ 49-117(13)(a), 49-2701–49-2704 (Personal Delivery Devices), added by HB 191 (2017 Sess. Laws Ch. 268).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Idaho |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | April 4, 2017 |
| Citation | Idaho Code §§ 49-2701 et seq. |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic infraction; civil liability via insurance |
| Topics | consumer protection · government use of AI |
| Bill text | Idaho Legislature — HB 191 (2017) |
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