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SB 93: Weapons: robotic devices.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What SB 93 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill would prohibit the operation of robotic devices equipped or mounted with weapons. It would make this a punishable infraction with a fine of at least $100 but not more than $2,000. The bill would exclude certain individuals, including government officials and employees of organizations researching, developing, or manufacturing robotic devices for government use, if they can demonstrate the device is being used for that purpose.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
Recent actions13 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
May. 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
May. 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
Apr. 21, 2025April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Apr. 08, 2025Set for hearing April 21.
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