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AI Summary
AB 979 proposes amendments to Section 8586.5 of the Government Code, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into the California Cybersecurity Integration Center.
Business Impact
If you provide AI services to the state, you must share threat info by 2027 or face confidentiality rules.
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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
AB 979 proposes amendments to Section 8586.5 of the Government Code, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into the California Cybersecurity Integration Center's operations.
Key Provisions
- Amendment to Section 8586.5 of the Government Code focusing on artificial intelligence integration
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 285, Statutes of 2025.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 31)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alvarez | Author |
| Ashburn | Coauthor |
| Briggs | Coauthor |
| Cardoza | Author |
| Cedillo | Author |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 9)
AB 979 Irwin Concurrence in Senate Amendments ·
Sep 12, 2025
79 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Special Consent AB979 Irwin et al. By McNerney ·
Sep 11, 2025
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Do pass as amended ·
Aug 29, 2025
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Develop and implement information sharing mechanisms for AI-related threats
Who: AI service providers to state entities
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential breaches of confidentiality obligations
Who: AI service providers to state entities
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential breaches of confidentiality obligations
Consult with the California Cybersecurity Integration Center on best practices
Who: State entities and AI service providers
Deadline: Ongoing until playbook completion
Penalty: Impact on cybersecurity preparedness
Who: State entities and AI service providers
Deadline: Ongoing until playbook completion
Penalty: Impact on cybersecurity preparedness
Full Legal Analysis
Assembly Bill 979 proposes amendments to Section 8586.5 of the California Government Code, focusing on the California Cybersecurity Integration Center (CCIC) and its integration of artificial intelligence. Specific details of the amendments are not available at this time. Once the text is available, further analysis will be required to understand the proposed changes to the CCIC's role and the implications of incorporating artificial intelligence into its operations.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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