In one paragraph
California's AB 2544 (2025-26 Regular Session), the Education for Filmmakers Pilot Program, would have required the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to run a pilot program delivering workforce-centered AI literacy instruction focused on entertainment-industry careers, in partnership with unions, guilds, employers and film schools. It was re-referred to committee March 23, 2026 and was not passed before the session ended.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died and never became law. It would have mainly put duties on GO-Biz, with entertainment unions, guilds, employers and film schools as pilot partners.
Key provisions
- Would add and repeal Article 9.1 (commencing with Section 12100.95) of the Government Code
- GO-Biz would establish and administer a pilot program to develop a model for AI literacy instruction focused on entertainment-industry careers
- Pilot would create a connected training pipeline linking learning directly to employment opportunities
- GO-Biz would enter partnerships with entertainment industry unions and guilds, employers and film schools, among others
- GO-Biz would report to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2029; the provisions would be repealed January 1, 2034
- Status: re-referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I. on March 23, 2026; the session ended without passage
Latest legislative action
Mar 23, 2026. Re-referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.
Sponsors (showing 5 of 24)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Baker | Coauthor |
| Bill Campbell | Author |
| Calderon | Author |
| Chang | Coauthor |
| DeSaulnier | Coauthor |
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