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CA SB253: State Bar of California.

Enacted California · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB253 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

SB 253 is a State Bar omnibus bill. Its AI provision, in amended Business and Professions Code Section 6046.6, requires the Committee of Bar Examiners to provide notice if artificial intelligence is used in creating questions for the bar examination or in grading the bar examination. The bill also adds notice periods before changing the exam's question vendor or authorizing remote administration.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Exam developers working with the State Bar must expect public disclosure of AI involvement in question drafting or grading.

Key provisions

  1. Business and Professions Code Section 6046.6
  2. Notice required if AI is used to create bar exam questions
  3. Notice required if AI is used to grade the bar exam
  4. Part of broader State Bar governance changes

Latest legislative action

Oct 6, 2025. Approved by the Governor October 6, 2025. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 405, Statutes of 2025.

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in GovernmentAI Transparency

Affected industries

GovernmentEducation

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Related AI laws in California

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SB574 Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers. AB1405 Artificial intelligence: auditors: registration. AB 1651 State Bar of California: artificial intelligence. SB896 Generative Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act. SB313 Department of Technology: Office of Artificial Intelligence: state agency public AB2412 State agencies or departments: public communications.

Same topic in other states

Montana HB178 Limit government use of AI systems Utah SB180 Law Enforcement Usage of Artificial Intelligence Connecticut SB00005 An Act Concerning Online Safety New Hampshire HB1688 Relative to the use of artificial intelligence by state agencies. Kentucky SB4 AN ACT relating to protection of information and declaring an emergency. Colorado SB189 Automated Decision-Making Technology