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CA AB1777: Autonomous vehicles.

Enacted California · 2023–2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

AB1777 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

AB 1777 amended Vehicle Code Section 38750 and added Sections 38751 to 38753. Commencing July 1, 2026, manufacturers of autonomous vehicles that operate without a human operator in the vehicle must maintain a dedicated emergency response telephone line and equip each vehicle with two-way voice communication so emergency officials near the vehicle can reach a remote human operator. Emergency officials may issue emergency geofencing messages, and manufacturers must direct fleets to leave or avoid the area within 2 minutes. Peace officers may issue notices of autonomous vehicle noncompliance for observed Vehicle Code violations, which manufacturers must report to the DMV.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Robotaxi and driverless delivery operators must build emergency response channels and handle traffic noncompliance notices.

Key provisions

  1. Emergency response phone line and two-way voice communication (from July 1, 2026)
  2. Emergency geofencing messages with a 2-minute compliance window
  3. Notices of autonomous vehicle noncompliance issued by peace officers
  4. Manufacturer reporting of noncompliance notices to the DMV
  5. Applies to driverless (no human operator present) operations

Latest legislative action

Sep 27, 2024. Approved by the Governor September 27, 2024. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 682, Statutes of 2024.

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

TransportationTechnologyGovernment

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