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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. The bill 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 (showing 3 of 8)
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 ✓
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.
Full Legal Analysis
AB3211, titled 'California Digital Content Provenance Standards,' proposes to introduce standards for the provenance of digital content, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence. The bill seeks to add Chapter 41, commencing with Section 22949.90, to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code. The source text available does not specify compliance requirements, penalties, or guidelines. The bill's last amendment date is not specified here, and it is currently in the Senate. Information on a Senate Appropriations Committee vote is not available in the source text. The source does not provide information on alignment with initiatives in other states.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View AB3211 on official legislature website →
Affected Industries
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