California Enacts New Emergency Response Requirements for Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2026, signed Senate Bill (SB) 1246 into law, establishing a new set of statewide operational, emergency response and transparency requirements for autonomous vehicle (AV) manufacturers – the permit holders that operate AVs on California roads. The legislation creates new standards for remote vehicle operations, requires enhanced coordination with first responders, establishes incident-response obligations for AV manufacturers and expands reporting…
By: Holland & Knight LLP