DMV and CPUC outline expanded reporting and enforcement as AV rulemaking advances

Mar 24, 2026

State regulators told the Transportation Committee the DMV is finalizing a new rulemaking package to add reporting (vehicle immobilizations, system failures) and enforcement tools for AVs while the CPUC is strengthening permit, reporting and passenger‑safety requirements for autonomous passenger service.

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Representatives of the Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Public Utilities Commission told senators they are updating regulatory frameworks to address operational and safety issues raised in the hearing.

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