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AI Summary
AB3211 aims to add Chapter 41 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, focusing on digital content provenance standards related to AI.
Business Impact
If you use AI for digital content, monitor for new standards; no immediate action required.
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
What This Means
AB3211 seeks to establish standards for the provenance of digital content in AI applications. It was last amended on August 23, 2024, and is currently in the Senate.
Key Provisions
- Proposes adding Chapter 41 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code.
- Focuses on digital content provenance standards related to AI.
Latest Legislative Action
Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Gonzalez.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Buffy Wicks D | Sponsor | HD-014 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Do pass ·
Aug 15, 2024
4 Yea
2 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Placed on suspense file ·
Aug 5, 2024
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Jun 25, 2024
10 Yea
2 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Governmental Organization] ·
Jun 18, 2024
8 Yea
2 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
AB 3211 Wicks Assembly Third Reading ·
May 22, 2024
62 Yea
0 Nay
18 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
Do pass ·
May 16, 2024
14 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Apr 23, 2024
10 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] ·
Apr 16, 2024
10 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Implement systems to ensure digital content provenance.
Who: Businesses using AI for content creation or management.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses using AI for content creation or management.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
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Official Bill Text
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