Dentons Releases the 2026 US Autonomous Vehicles Guide

Dentons is pleased to share the 2026 US Autonomous Vehicles Guide, an updated resource that summarizes the US legal and regulatory landscape influencing autonomous vehicle development, testing, and deployment.

While AV technology continues to advance quickly, policy and regulatory frameworks remain a key variable in how programs scale. This year’s Guide is designed to provide a practical snapshot of the issues and developments stakeholders are monitoring—so teams can better anticipate risk, identify opportunities, and plan next steps.

What the Guide covers:

A current overview of US legal and regulatory considerations affecting AV deployment
Key areas of focus for organizations operating across jurisdictions
Practical context for business, operational, and risk planning

View the 2026 US Autonomous Vehicles Guide here.

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About Eric Tanenblatt

Eric Tanenblatt is the Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation of Dentons, the world's largest law firm. He also leads the firm's US Public Policy Practice, leveraging his three decades of experience at the very highest levels of the federal and state governments.

About Jordan Cooper

Jordan Cooper is a managing director in Dentons’ Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs practice and advises clients on a diverse range of policy matters, including transportation and infrastructure, agriculture, defense, and technology. He assists clients in developing and executing government relations strategies to advance their legislative and regulatory agendas before Members of Congress, relevant House and Senate committees, and federal agencies.

About Brett Dorman

Brett Dorman is a senior managing associate in Dentons’ Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group, where he counsels technology companies at the intersection of intellectual property, data processing and regulatory compliance. His practice spans a wide range of industries and cutting-edge subject matter—including fintech, healthtech, adtech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, biometrics and e-commerce—positioning him to guide clients through the legal and commercial challenges of innovation and bringing products to market.

About Walker Boothe

Walker Boothe is an associate managing director in Dentons’ Public Policy and Regulation practice.