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CA AB2193

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tri Ta

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires traffic citations for autonomous vehicles without a driver to be issued to the registered owner of the vehicle
  • Assigns traffic citations to the person in the driver's seat when present, regardless of whether autonomous technology is engaged
  • Creates an exception for permitted passenger transport services where a customer sits in the driver's seat but is not controlling the vehicle—citations go to the registered owner in these cases
  • Authorizes citations under these provisions to be issued by mail
  • Allows holders of testing or deployment permits to contest citations through standard Vehicle Code procedures

Legislative Description

Autonomous vehicles.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and C. & C.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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