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AI Summary
AB-853 aims to enhance AI transparency by amending the Business and Professions Code, focusing on AI system disclosures and compliance penalties.
Business Impact
If you use AI, you must comply with new disclosure requirements. Consult the bill for specifics.
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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
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What This Means
The California AI Transparency Act seeks to modify the Business and Professions Code to improve transparency in AI systems, with a focus on disclosure and compliance.
Key Provisions
- Proposes amendments to the Business and Professions Code to require AI system disclosures, including data sources and decision-making processes.
- Intends to outline penalties for non-compliance, including fines and restrictions.
- Seeks to clarify the scope of entities subject to the requirements.
- Proposes to define AI systems as those utilizing machine learning or similar technologies.
- Plans to establish detailed disclosure requirements.
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 674, Statutes of 2025.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 31)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Arambula | Author |
| Becker | Principal Coauthor |
| Berg | Coauthor |
| Bonta | Principal Coauthor |
| Bowen | Coauthor |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 9)
AB 853 Wicks Concurrence in Senate Amendments ·
Sep 12, 2025
60 Yea
4 Nay
16 Other
Passed ✓
3rd Reading AB853 Wicks et al. By Becker ·
Sep 11, 2025
30 Yea
6 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass ·
Aug 29, 2025
5 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Disclose functionalities and impacts of AI systems to users
Who: Businesses using AI in California
Deadline: By 2026
Penalty: Penalties for non-compliance may apply
Who: Businesses using AI in California
Deadline: By 2026
Penalty: Penalties for non-compliance may apply
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
AB-853, known as the California AI Transparency Act, proposes amendments to the Business and Professions Code to increase transparency regarding artificial intelligence systems. The bill intends to require disclosures about AI operations and impacts, including data sources and decision-making processes. Specific claims about definitions, penalties, and disclosure requirements should be verified with the full bill text once available.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View AB853 on official legislature website →
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