Prohibits selling new vehicles with partial automation without providing notice about feature functions and limitations. Forbids misleading names or ads implying full autonomy. Requires manufacturers to supply dealers with compliance information. Retains liability for negligence or product defects.
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This is a binding state statute enacted by the California legislature with mandatory requirements, enforcement mechanisms through existing vehicle code violations, and civil liability provisions.
The document has minimal coverage of approximately 2-3 subdomains, with focus on misinformation (3.1), overreliance and unsafe use (5.1), and lack of transparency (7.4). Coverage is concentrated in consumer protection and human-computer interaction domains related to partial driving automation features.
The document primarily governs the Agriculture, Mining, Construction and Manufacturing sector (specifically automotive manufacturing) and the Trade, Transportation and Utilities sector (specifically vehicle dealers and transportation equipment). It regulates the sale, marketing, and disclosure requirements for vehicles with partial driving automation features.
The document primarily focuses on the Deploy and Operate and Monitor stages of the AI lifecycle, with requirements for disclosure at point of sale and ongoing marketing compliance. It does not address earlier stages like data collection, model building, or validation.
The document specifically addresses AI systems in the form of partial driving automation features (SAE Level 2), distinguishing them from autonomous vehicles. It does not mention AI models, foundation models, generative AI, or compute thresholds.
California State Legislature
The document is a state bill enacted by 'the people of the State of California' through their legislative process, as indicated by the opening phrase and the bill number SB 1398.
California Department of Motor Vehicles; California courts
Enforcement occurs through the existing Vehicle Code Section 11713 for misleading advertisements, which is enforced by the DMV, and through civil liability claims adjudicated by courts.
While no specific monitoring body is explicitly named, the California Department of Motor Vehicles would have oversight authority as the agency responsible for vehicle code enforcement, and courts would monitor compliance through civil litigation.
Vehicle manufacturers; Vehicle dealers
The statute explicitly targets manufacturers and dealers of passenger vehicles equipped with partial driving automation features, regulating their sales, marketing, and disclosure practices.
3 subdomains (3 Minimal)