Independent verification organizations.
Establishes a commission and private certifiers to set AI safety standards, certify models, and limit developer liability.
Sponsor
Jerry McNerney (D)
Introduced
Feb 21, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Latest action · Sep 9, 2026
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 179, Statutes of 2026.
Where it stands
Floor vote · Aug 24, 2026
54 yea – 18 nay
Assembly Rule 96 suspended. (Ayes 54. Noes 18. Page 6369.)
AI Summary
The bill creates the California AI Standards and Safety Commission and authorizes the Attorney General to designate private multistakeholder regulatory organizations (MROs) and independent verification organizations (IVOs). These bodies will develop safety standards, certify high‑risk AI models and applications, and report annually to the legislature. The measure aims to improve AI safety, give state agencies clear guidance, and give developers a presumption of reasonable care when certified.
Hearings
- Aug 13, 2026Completed
Appropriations Committee Hearing
House · Appropriations
- Aug 5, 2026Completed
Appropriations Committee Hearing
House · Appropriations
- Jul 1, 2026Completed
Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
House · Privacy and Consumer Protection
- Jan 22, 2026Completed
Appropriations Committee Hearing
Senate · Appropriations
- May 23, 2025Completed
Appropriations Committee Hearing
Senate · Appropriations
Recent activity
Sep 10, 2026
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Sep 9, 2026
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 179, Statutes of 2026.
Sep 1, 2026
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Aug 28, 2026
Ordered to third reading.
Aug 16, 2026
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Aug 8, 2026
August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Jul 4, 2026
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
May 4, 2026 · House
Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
Cosponsors
2 totalSubjects
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