United States of America: Vetoed Bill for the regulation of autonomous vehicles (AB 316)

On 22 September 2023, the Bill for the regulation of autonomous vehicles (AB 316) was vetoed by the Governor of California. The Bill aimed to authorise the testing of autonomous vehicles on public roads and included provisions regarding the data that should be made available to regulators regarding the vehicle. In particular, the Bill would have mandated the capture and retention of autonomous technology sensor data for a specified period after collisions to promote data availability for accident investigations. Additionally, the Bill would have required manufacturers to provide clear disclosures about data collection to purchasers of autonomous vehicles. Finally, the Bill would have established reporting requirements for disengagements and crashes involving autonomous vehicles.