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If you develop AI technologies in California, you should align your practices with the Asilomar AI Principles to ensure ethical compliance.
State
California
Bill Number
ACR215
Status
Passed Both Chambers
Risk Level
Low
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Sep 7, 2018
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
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
Artificial IntelligenceTechnologyGeneralResearch
What This Means
ACR 215 highlights California's commitment to ethical AI development by endorsing the 23 Asilomar AI Principles. This resolution encourages stakeholders, including researchers, developers, and policymakers, to adopt these principles, promoting safety, transparency, and human values in AI technologies. Stakeholders in AI development should be aware of these guiding values as they shape future regulations and practices.
Key Provisions
Support for the 23 Asilomar AI Principles as guiding values for AI development.
Emphasis on safety, transparency, and alignment with human values in AI systems.
Encouragement of cooperation between AI researchers and policymakers.
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 206, Statutes of 2018.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 73)
Name
Role
District
Adam GrayD
Sponsor
HD-021
Adrin NazarianD
Sponsor
HD-046
Al MuratsuchiD
Sponsor
HD-066
Anna CaballeroD
Sponsor
SD-012
Anthony RendonD
Sponsor
HD-063
Ash KalraD
Sponsor
HD-027
Autumn BurkeD
Sponsor
HD-062
Bill QuirkD
Sponsor
HD-020
Blanca RubioD
Sponsor
HD-048
Brian DahleR
Sponsor
SD-001
Brian MaienscheinR
Sponsor
HD-077
Catharine BakerR
Sponsor
HD-016
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Sponsor
HD-004
Chad MayesR
Sponsor
HD-042
Chris HoldenD
Sponsor
HD-041
Cristina GarciaD
Sponsor
HD-058
Dante AcostaR
Sponsor
HD-038
David ChiuD
Sponsor
HD-017
Devon MathisR
Sponsor
HD-026
Eduardo GarciaD
Sponsor
HD-056
Edwin ChauD
Sponsor
HD-049
Eloise ReyesD
Sponsor
HD-047
Evan LowD
Sponsor
HD-028
Franklin BigelowR
Sponsor
HD-005
Freddie RodriguezD
Sponsor
HD-052
Heath FloraR
Sponsor
HD-012
Ian CalderonD
Sponsor
HD-057
Jacqui IrwinD
Sponsor
HD-044
James GallagherR
Sponsor
HD-003
Jay ObernolteR
Sponsor
HD-033
Jesse GabrielD
Sponsor
HD-045
Jim CooperD
Sponsor
HD-009
Jim FrazierD
Sponsor
HD-011
Jim PattersonR
Sponsor
HD-023
Jim WoodD
Sponsor
HD-002
Joaquin ArambulaD
Sponsor
HD-031
Jordan CunninghamR
Sponsor
HD-035
Kansen ChuD
Sponsor
HD-025
Ken CooleyD
Sponsor
HD-008
Kevin KileyR
Sponsor
HD-006
Kevin McCartyD
Sponsor
HD-007
Kevin MullinD
Sponsor
HD-022
Laura FriedmanD
Sponsor
HD-043
Luz RivasD
Sponsor
HD-039
Marc BermanD
Sponsor
HD-024
Marc LevineD
Sponsor
HD-010
Marc SteinorthR
Sponsor
HD-040
Marie WaldronR
Sponsor
HD-075
Mark StoneD
Sponsor
HD-029
Matthew HarperR
Sponsor
HD-074
Melissa MelendezR
Sponsor
SD-028
Miguel SantiagoD
Sponsor
HD-053
Mike GipsonD
Sponsor
HD-064
Monique LimonD
Sponsor
SD-019
Patrick O'DonnellD
Sponsor
HD-070
Philip TingD
Sponsor
HD-019
Phillip ChenR
Sponsor
HD-055
Randy VoepelR
Sponsor
HD-071
Reginald Jones-SawyerD
Sponsor
HD-059
Richard BloomD
Sponsor
HD-050
Rob BontaD
Sponsor
HD-018
Rocky ChavezR
Sponsor
HD-076
Rudy SalasD
Sponsor
HD-032
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Sponsor
HD-065
Shirley WeberD
Sponsor
HD-079
Susan EggmanD
Sponsor
SD-005
Tim GraysonD
Sponsor
HD-014
Todd GloriaD
Sponsor
HD-078
Tom DalyD
Sponsor
HD-069
Tom LackeyR
Sponsor
HD-036
Tony ThurmondD
Sponsor
HD-015
Vince FongR
Sponsor
HD-034
Wendy CarrilloD
Sponsor
HD-051
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Assembly 3rd Reading ACR215 Kiley et al. By Moorlach ·
Aug 30, 2018
39 Yea 0 Nay 1 OtherPassed ✓
S ·
Be adopted. Ordered to third reading ·
Aug 14, 2018
5 Yea 0 Nay 2 OtherPassed ✓
A ·
Be adopted. To third reading ·
Jun 19, 2018
10 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Align AI development practices with the Asilomar AI Principles Who: AI developers and researchers Penalty: No specified penalties, but non-compliance may affect public trust and regulatory scrutiny.
ACR 215 expresses the California Legislature's support for the 23 Asilomar AI Principles, which outline ethical guidelines for the development of artificial intelligence. The resolution emphasizes the importance of creating beneficial AI, ensuring safety and transparency, and aligning AI systems with human values. While the resolution does not impose legal requirements or penalties, it serves as a guiding framework for AI research and policy-making in California. Stakeholders in AI development, including researchers, developers, and policymakers, are encouraged to adopt these principles to foster responsible AI practices. The resolution reflects a growing recognition of the need for ethical considerations in AI as its impact on various sectors increases.
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