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Claim Text: Statewide, a Teamsters-backed bill that would have required human drivers in all heavy autonomous trucks passed the legislature, but was vetoed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Simplified Text: Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill requiring human drivers in autonomous trucks.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM (8 months ago)

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