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AI Summary
SB480 amends Sections 25950 and 38750 of the California Vehicle Code, addressing autonomous vehicles. Approval date and chapter number require verification.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles, review changes to Sections 25950 and 38750 for compliance.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB480 modifies the California Vehicle Code to address autonomous vehicles, specifically amending Sections 25950 and 38750. Approval details need confirmation.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 25950 of the Vehicle Code; specific changes need confirmation.
- Amends Section 38750 of the Vehicle Code; specific updates need confirmation.
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 415, Statutes of 2025.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 47)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aanestad | Author |
| Alanis | Coauthor |
| Archuleta | Author |
| Becker | Coauthor |
| Blanca Rubio D | Coauthor |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 11)
Unfinished Business SB480 Archuleta Concurrence ·
Sep 3, 2025
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
SB 480 Archuleta Consent Calendar Second Day ·
Aug 28, 2025
74 Yea
0 Nay
5 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass. To Consent Calendar. ·
Aug 20, 2025
15 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Obtain DMV approval for operating autonomous vehicles.
Who: Manufacturers of autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: By January 1, 2026.
Penalty: Potential fines or prohibition from operating vehicles.
Who: Manufacturers of autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: By January 1, 2026.
Penalty: Potential fines or prohibition from operating vehicles.
Install ADS marker lamps according to specified standards.
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: By January 1, 2026.
Penalty: Non-compliance may lead to operational restrictions.
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: By January 1, 2026.
Penalty: Non-compliance may lead to operational restrictions.
Full Legal Analysis
SB480 is a legislative act that amends Sections 25950 and 38750 of the California Vehicle Code, focusing on autonomous vehicles. Approval details require verification. The specific amendments to Section 25950 regarding lighting equipment and updates to operational requirements in Section 38750 need confirmation with the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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