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Senator Cortese's SB 1246 Advances, Putting Autonomous Vehicle Companies on the Hook ...

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13 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

California's SB 1246 legislation advances to impose stricter accountability and emergency response requirements on autonomous vehicle companies, mandating US-based remote operators, improved communication with first responders, manual disablement capabilities, and penalties for AVs obstructing emergency services.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

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You must prepare for direct accountability to emergency services if your AVs operate in California. First responders will demand on-site support and quick vehicle disablement, making your operational readiness critical this year.

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