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AB 853California · House · 20252026

California AI Transparency Act.

AB 853 aims to promote AI transparency in California.

EnactedArtificial IntelligencePrivacy & Technology

Sponsor

Wicks

Introduced

Feb 19, 2025

Cosponsors

3

Latest action · Oct 13, 2025

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 674, Statutes of 2025.

Where it stands

Introduced
In Committee
Reported by Committee
Floor Vote Scheduled
Passed One Chamber
Passed Both Chambers
Sent to Executive
Enacted

Floor vote · May 23, 2025

51 yea16 nay

Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Ayes 51. Noes 16. Page 1644.)

AI Summary

The California AI Transparency Act is legislation intended to increase openness about artificial intelligence systems used or offered in the state. It would be relevant to developers, providers, and users of AI technologies, seeking to give the public clearer insight into how such systems function. The measure responds to growing public and policy interest in AI's impact on privacy, fairness and trust.

Hearings

  • Aug 29, 2025Completed

    Appropriations Committee Hearing

    Senate · Appropriations

  • Aug 18, 2025Completed

    Appropriations Committee Hearing

    Senate · Appropriations

  • Jul 15, 2025Completed

    Judiciary Committee Hearing

    Senate · Judiciary

  • May 23, 2025Completed

    Appropriations Committee Hearing

    House · Appropriations

  • May 7, 2025Completed

    Appropriations Committee Hearing

    House · Appropriations

Recent activity

  1. Oct 13, 2025

    Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 674, Statutes of 2025.

  2. Oct 13, 2025

    Approved by the Governor.

  3. Sep 24, 2025

    Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.

  4. Sep 12, 2025 · House

    Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 4. Page 3381.).

  5. Sep 12, 2025 · House

    In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.

  6. Sep 11, 2025 · Senate

    Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 6. Page 2906.).

  7. Sep 8, 2025 · Senate

    Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  8. Sep 5, 2025 · Senate

    Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

Cosponsors

3 total
BeckerWicksZbur

Subjects

CaliforniaAITransparencyAct
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