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CA AB2885: Artificial intelligence.

Enacted California · 2023–2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

AB2885 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

AB 2885 amended Business and Professions Code Section 22675, Education Code Section 75002, and Government Code Sections 11546.45.5, 11547.5, and 53083.1 to use a single definition of artificial intelligence: an engineered or machine-based system that varies in its level of autonomy and that can, for explicit or implicit objectives, infer from the input it receives how to generate outputs that can influence physical or virtual environments. The amended provisions include the state's high-risk automated decision system inventory and deepfake-related government provisions.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Provides a consistent definition businesses and agencies can use when assessing whether California AI provisions apply.

Key provisions

  1. Single definition of artificial intelligence for multiple codes
  2. Amends B&P 22675, Ed. Code 75002, Gov. Code 11546.45.5, 11547.5, and 53083.1
  3. Definition based on machine-based systems inferring outputs from input
  4. Harmonizes terms used in state AI inventory and deepfake provisions

Latest legislative action

Sep 28, 2024. Approved by the Governor September 28, 2024. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 843, Statutes of 2024.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-016
D Sponsor SD-034

Roll call votes (showing 3 of 6)

A AB 2885 Bauer-Kahan Concurrence in Senate Amendments Aug 31, 2024

76 yea0 nay3 otherPassed

S Assembly 3rd Reading AB2885 Bauer-Kahan et al. By Umberg Aug 30, 2024

40 yea0 nayPassed

S Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar Jun 18, 2024

10 yea0 nay1 otherPassed

Topics and industries

Related topics

Comprehensive AIAI in Government

Affected industries

GovernmentTechnology

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SJR6 Artificial intelligence. SB813 Independent verification organizations. AB102 Budget Act of 2025. SB101 Budget Act of 2025. SB253 State Bar of California. SB47 February 2025 bar exam: audit.

Same topic in other states

Connecticut SB00005 An Act Concerning Online Safety Washington SB5838 Establishing an artificial intelligence task force. Utah HB0320 Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments Delaware HJR7 Directing The Artificial Intelligence Commission To Work In Collaboration With T Maryland HB956 Consumer Protection - Workgroup on Artificial Intelligence Implementation Colorado SB189 Automated Decision-Making Technology