California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Assembly

AB 623 — Autonomous vehicles: accident and incident reporting.

Last action — Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Assembly” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

(1) Existing law establishes regulations for the operation of an autonomous vehicle on public roads for testing purposes by a driver who possesses the proper class of license for the type of vehicle being operated if the manufacturer meets prescribed requirements related to the vehicle's operation, insurance, and testing, as specified. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to approve an application for operation if a manufacturer meets the requirements to satisfy the department that the autonomous vehicles are safe to operate on public roads. Existing law defines the terms "autonomous technology" and "autonomous vehicle" for these purposes. This bill would instead require the department to approve an application for operation as described above if the department determines that the autonomous vehicles are properly registered, licensed, and insured, as specified. The bill would revise the definition of "autonomous technology" to mean technology that has the capability to drive a vehicle equipped with an automated driving system and would revise the definition of "autonomous vehicle" to mean a vehicle equipped with an automated driving system. The bill would also define the terms "automated driving system," "dedicated highly automated vehicle," and "dynamic driving task" for the purposes described above. (2) Existing law requires the driver of every motor vehicle who is involved in an accident that results in damage to the property of any one person in excess of $1,000, or in bodily injury, or in the death of a person, to report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days after the accident, as specified. Under existing law, it is unlawful and constitutes an infraction for any person to violate, or fail to comply with, any provision of the Vehicle Code, unless otherwise specified. This bill would also require the operator of an autonomous vehicle who is involved in an accident or incident that results in damage to the property of any one person in excess of $1,000, or in bodily injury, or in the death of a person, to make that report. The bill would require a traffic collision report prepared by a member of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or any other peace officer to specify if an autonomous vehicle was involved in the traffic collision in any manner. Because a violation of the bill's reporting requirement would be an infraction, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  3. Withdrawn from committee.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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

  6. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  7. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 27).

  8. Referred to Com. on T. & H.

  9. In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

  10. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 1824.)

  11. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  12. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (May 26).

  13. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  14. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  15. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 17). Re-referred to Com. on C. & C.

  16. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  17. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

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

  19. From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.

  20. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Rodriguez · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Rodriguez

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 623 do?
(1) Existing law establishes regulations for the operation of an autonomous vehicle on public roads for testing purposes by a driver who possesses the proper class of license for the type of vehicle being operated if the manufacturer meets prescribed requirements related to the vehicle's operation, insurance, and testing, as specified. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to approve an application for operation if a manufacturer meets the requirements to satisfy the department that the autonomous vehicles are safe to operate on public roads. Existing law defines the terms "autonomous technology" and "autonomous vehicle" for these purposes. This bill would instead require the department to approve an application for operation as described above if the department determines that the autonomous vehicles are properly registered, licensed, and insured, as specified. The bill would revise the definition of "autonomous technology" to mean technology that has the capability to drive a vehicle equipped with an automated driving system and would revise the definition of "autonomous vehicle" to mean a vehicle equipped with an automated driving system. The bill would also define the terms "automated driving system," "dedicated highly automated vehicle," and "dynamic driving task" for the purposes described above. (2) Existing law requires the driver of every motor vehicle who is involved in an accident that results in damage to the property of any one person in excess of $1,000, or in bodily injury, or in the death of a person, to report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days after the accident, as specified. Under existing law, it is unlawful and constitutes an infraction for any person to violate, or fail to comply with, any provision of the Vehicle Code, unless otherwise specified. This bill would also require the operator of an autonomous vehicle who is involved in an accident or incident that results in damage to the property of any one person in excess of $1,000, or in bodily injury, or in the death of a person, to make that report. The bill would require a traffic collision report prepared by a member of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or any other peace officer to specify if an autonomous vehicle was involved in the traffic collision in any manner. Because a violation of the bill's reporting requirement would be an infraction, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 623?
AB 623 is sponsored by Rodriguez.
What is the current status of AB 623?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Assembly” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 623?
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