AB2583

Office of Small Business Advocate: artificial intelligence. Reviewed

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AI Summary

AB2583 aims to amend Section 12098.5 of the Government Code, focusing on the Office of Small Business Advocate's role in supporting small businesses.

Business Impact

If you operate a small business in California, you must seek guidance on AI use in operations to improve efficiency and compliance.

State
California
Bill Number
AB2583
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Low
Category
Amendment
Last Action
Apr 14, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 18, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 18, 2026
Version
v2
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Small Business Technology Government

Topics

What This Means

AB2583, introduced in the California Assembly, proposes amendments to Section 12098.5 of the Government Code to potentially integrate artificial intelligence into the Office of Small Business Advocate's operations.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-026
Sponsor HD-007

Roll Call Votes

A — 2026-04-14
7 Yea 0 Nay 1 Other Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Seek guidance on AI use in operations
Who: Small businesses in California
Penalty: Potential loss of competitive advantage
Utilize training materials provided by the Small Business Advocate
Who: Small businesses in California
Penalty: Potential loss of operational efficiency

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California AB 2583 — Office of Small Business Advocate: artificial intelligence.

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