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CA SB500: Autonomous vehicles: zero emissions.

Enacted California · 2021–2022 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB500 · 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

SB 500 amended Vehicle Code Section 38750 on autonomous vehicles. Commencing January 1, 2030, and to the extent authorized by federal law, it prohibits the operation of certain new autonomous vehicles that are not zero-emission vehicles. It also bars the Department of Motor Vehicles from starting rulemaking to implement this requirement until January 1, 2027.

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

What it means for business

Autonomous vehicle developers and fleet operators planning California deployments after 2029 need zero-emission vehicles.

Key provisions

  1. Applies to certain new autonomous vehicles operated in California
  2. Zero-emission requirement begins January 1, 2030
  3. Applies only to the extent authorized by federal law
  4. DMV rulemaking may not begin before January 1, 2027

Latest legislative action

Sep 23, 2021. Approved by the Governor September 23, 2021. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 277, Statutes of 2021.

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

TransportationTechnology

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