California SB1315: Autonomous Vehicles Insurance
Summary
California Senate Bill 1315, introduced on February 20, 2026, proposes to add new chapters to the Insurance Code and Vehicle Code related to autonomous vehicles. The bill is scheduled for a hearing by the Senate Insurance Committee on April 8, 2026.
What changed
California Senate Bill 1315, titled the 'Drive My Car Act,' has been introduced and is progressing through the legislative process. The bill proposes to add new sections to the California Insurance Code (Chapter 8.5, commencing with Section 1849.1) and the Vehicle Code (Section 16034), specifically addressing autonomous vehicles. The bill is currently in a draft stage, having been introduced on February 20, 2026, and is scheduled for a hearing by the Senate Insurance Committee on April 8, 2026.
This legislation will likely establish new regulatory requirements or frameworks for the operation and insurance of autonomous vehicles within California. Compliance officers in the automotive and insurance sectors should monitor the progress of SB1315, particularly the upcoming hearing, to understand the specific obligations, definitions, and potential compliance impacts. The bill's progression through the Senate Insurance and Transportation committees indicates a focus on both the insurance and operational aspects of autonomous vehicle technology.
What to do next
- Monitor the progress of SB1315 through the California legislative process.
- Review the full text of SB1315 once available to identify specific requirements for autonomous vehicles and their insurance.
- Assess potential impacts on product development, operational procedures, and insurance underwriting for autonomous vehicle technologies.
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CA SB1315 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session
California Senate Bill 1315
CA State Legislature page for SB1315
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Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-27 - Set for hearing April 8.
Pending: Senate Insurance Committee
Hearing: Apr 8 @ 1:30 pm in 1021 O Street, Room 2100
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
An act to add Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 1849.1) to Part 2 of Division 1 of the Insurance Code, and to add Section 16034 to the Vehicle Code, relating to autonomous vehicles.
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Title
Drive My Car Act.
Sponsors
| Sen. Christopher Cabaldon [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-27 | Senate | Set for hearing April 8. |
| 2026-03-11 | Senate | Referred to Coms. on INS. and TRANS. |
| 2026-02-23 | Senate | Read first time. |
| 2026-02-23 | Senate | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23. |
| 2026-02-20 | Senate | Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Insurance Code | 1849.1 | New Code | See Bill Text |
| Vehicle Code | 16034 | New Code | See Bill Text |
California State Sources
| Type | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1315 |
| Text | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1315#99INT |
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