SB 480
Autonomous vehicles.
Became law · by Archuleta · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Senate floor, 2025-09-03: (PASS), 40 ayes, 0 noes, 0 not voting · Unfinished Business SB480 Archuleta Concurrence
Aye (40): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Brian Jones R, Caroline Menjivar D, Catherine Blakespear D, Christopher Cabaldon D, Dave Cortese D, Eloise Gómez Reyes D, Henry Stern D, Jerry McNerney D, Jesse Arreguín D, John Laird D, Josh Becker D, Kelly Seyarto R, Laura Richardson D, Lena Gonzalez D, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D, Maria Elena Durazo D, Marie Alvarado-Gil R, Megan Dahle R, Melissa Hurtado D, Mike McGuire D, Monique Limón D, Roger Niello R, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R, Sabrina Cervantes D, Sasha Renée Pérez D, Scott Wiener D, Shannon Grove R, Stephen Padilla D, Steven Choi R, Susan Rubio D, Suzette Martinez Valladares R, Thomas Umberg D, Timothy Grayson D, Tony Strickland R
Who lobbied on it
7 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 480 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
Alliance for Automotive Innovation · ABATE OF CALIFORNIA - MOTORCYCLISTS RIGHTS & SAFETY ORGANIZATION · American Honda Motor Co. Inc. · CHAMBER OF PROGRESS · CONSUMERS FOR AUTO RELIABILITY & SAFETY · CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY · Waymo LLC
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-25 | Sen Transportation Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 14 | 0 |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate floor Senate 3rd Reading SB480 Archuleta | (PASS) | 39 | 0 |
| 2025-07-07 | Asm Transportation Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Communications and Conveyance] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | (PASS) | 16 | 0 |
| 2025-07-16 | Asm Communications and Conveyance Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | (PASS) | 9 | 0 |
| 2025-08-20 | Asm Appropriations Do pass. To Consent Calendar. | (PASS) | 15 | 0 |
| 2025-08-28 | Assembly floor SB 480 Archuleta Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | (PASS) | 74 | 0 |
| 2025-09-03 | Senate floor Unfinished Business SB480 Archuleta Concurrence | (PASS) | 40 | 0 |