Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Act.
- Establishes a statewide framework for electric aircraft transportation and vertiport infrastructure in California.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to develop plans and guidelines for advanced air mobility systems.
- Prohibits local governments from creating their own advanced air mobility regulations after July 2025.
- Mandates the appointment of a state expert to guide local jurisdictions on aviation technology advances.
Assembly Member Wilson's Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Act establishes a comprehensive framework for electric aircraft operations in California, centralizing oversight within the Department of Transportation while limiting local regulatory authority. The legislation defines advanced air mobility as transportation systems using electric aircraft weighing 300 pounds or more, including both vertical and conventional takeoff and landing vehicles, operating in urban or regional settings.
The Department of Transportation must incorporate vertiports and electric aviation charging infrastructure into state aviation planning, designate a subject matter expert for local consultation, and develop educational resources to support uniform planning across jurisdictions. The bill preempts local governments from enacting regulations related to advanced air mobility, though airport operators retain authority over aircraft operations within their boundaries. Any existing local ordinances addressing advanced air mobility become superseded as of July 1, 2025.
The legislation's findings cite potential economic and environmental benefits, including workforce development opportunities and reduced traffic congestion through expanded transportation options. The bill applies to all California municipalities, including charter cities, reflecting its classification as a matter of statewide concern rather than purely local affairs. While categorized as a state-mandated local program, the act specifies that no reimbursement to local agencies is required for implementation costs.
 Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Laurie DaviesR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Chris WardD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lori WilsonD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
- Establishes a statewide framework for electric aircraft transportation and vertiport infrastructure in California.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to develop plans and guidelines for advanced air mobility systems.
- Prohibits local governments from creating their own advanced air mobility regulations after July 2025.
- Mandates the appointment of a state expert to guide local jurisdictions on aviation technology advances.
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Introduced By
Assembly Member Wilson's Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Act establishes a comprehensive framework for electric aircraft operations in California, centralizing oversight within the Department of Transportation while limiting local regulatory authority. The legislation defines advanced air mobility as transportation systems using electric aircraft weighing 300 pounds or more, including both vertical and conventional takeoff and landing vehicles, operating in urban or regional settings.
The Department of Transportation must incorporate vertiports and electric aviation charging infrastructure into state aviation planning, designate a subject matter expert for local consultation, and develop educational resources to support uniform planning across jurisdictions. The bill preempts local governments from enacting regulations related to advanced air mobility, though airport operators retain authority over aircraft operations within their boundaries. Any existing local ordinances addressing advanced air mobility become superseded as of July 1, 2025.
The legislation's findings cite potential economic and environmental benefits, including workforce development opportunities and reduced traffic congestion through expanded transportation options. The bill applies to all California municipalities, including charter cities, reflecting its classification as a matter of statewide concern rather than purely local affairs. While categorized as a state-mandated local program, the act specifies that no reimbursement to local agencies is required for implementation costs.
Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Laurie DaviesR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Chris WardD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lori WilsonD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted |