Public postsecondary education: generative artificial intelligence systems: procurement standards: training.

Mandates California public colleges to set procurement standards and train users before deploying generative AI tools.

Sent to ExecutiveEducationArtificial Intelligence

Sponsor

Mike Fong (D)

Introduced

Feb 20, 2026

Cosponsors

Latest action · Sep 3, 2026

Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.

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Where it stands

Introduced

In Committee

Reported by Committee

Floor Vote Scheduled

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Sent to Executive

Signed into Law

Floor vote · Aug 26, 2026

79 yea – 0 nay

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6647.).

AI Summary

The bill requires the California Community Colleges and the California State University system, and asks the University of California, to create a joint working group that will develop responsible procurement standards and user‑training for generative AI systems. It also obligates these institutions to provide the training, keep records, and report on procurement processes before any AI system is purchased.

AI Prediction

Sent to Executive74% likely

The bill aligns with the Democratic governor’s tech‑forward agenda and is not overtly controversial, making a signature likely once it reaches the desk.

Hearings

Aug 13, 2026Completed
Appropriations Committee Hearing
Senate · Appropriations
Aug 3, 2026Completed
Appropriations Committee Hearing
Senate · Appropriations
Jun 29, 2026Completed
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Senate · Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee
Jun 29, 2026Completed
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
Senate · Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Jun 24, 2026Completed
Education Committee Hearing
Senate · Education

Recent activity

Sep 3, 2026
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Aug 28, 2026
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0.).
Aug 24, 2026
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Aug 16, 2026
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Aug 8, 2026
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Jul 7, 2026
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Jul 6, 2026
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 29).
Jul 2, 2026
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P.

Cosponsors

1 total

Fong

Bill versions

Amended
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Feb 20, 2026

Subjects

Publicpostsecondaryeducationgenerativeartificialintelligencesystemsprocurementstandardstraining

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