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CA AB431

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lori Wilson

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the California Department of Transportation to develop or update the statewide aviation plan to include vertiports, electric aviation charging, and infrastructure needs for advanced air mobility technologies

  • Mandates the department designate a subject matter expert for advanced air mobility to assist local and regional jurisdictions with electric powered-lift aircraft and electric aviation issues

  • Directs the department to lead a statewide education campaign for local and regional decisionmakers on the benefits of electric powered-lift aircraft and aviation technology advancements

  • Requires the department to provide guidance, best practices, and technical resources to local jurisdictions to support uniform planning and zoning language for powered-lift aircraft and electric aviation

  • Defines "advanced air mobility" as air transportation systems using electric aircraft (eVTOL and eCTOL) weighing 300+ pounds for passengers, cargo, or services; applies only to charter cities as a matter of statewide concern

Legislative Description

Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Act.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

7/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/11/2025
Rules6/3/2025
Appropriations4/29/2025
Transportation2/18/2025

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