_Incident · Regulatory action_

# California SB 1246 and AB 1777 take effect July 1, 2026 - new AV regulations

Canonical ID: `85372649-23d9-4f85-aadd-774d5828a708`

- **Occurred:** 2026-07-01
- **Kind:** `regulatory_action`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

California SB 1246 reinforces requirements for remote assistants and drivers of commercial AVs. AB 1777 establishes requirements for how driverless AVs interact with first responders and emergency operations. Both take effect July 1, 2026.

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/new-california-laws-2026-july-1/509-a51045ae-3ec7-453d-b75b-12410ed4f597

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth

## Common questions

### What happened in California SB 1246 and AB 1777 take effect July 1, 2026 - new AV regulations?

California SB 1246 reinforces requirements for remote assistants and drivers of commercial AVs. AB 1777 establishes requirements for how driverless AVs interact with first responders and emergency operations. Both take effect July 1, 2026.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in California SB 1246 and AB 1777 take effect July 1, 2026 - new AV regulations?

The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to California SB 1246 and AB 1777 take effect July 1, 2026 - new AV regulations?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of California SB 1246 and AB 1777 take effect July 1, 2026 - new AV regulations?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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