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AI Summary
SB53 adds sections to the Business and Professions Code, Government Code, and Labor Code, aiming to regulate AI model developers by establishing compliance standards.
Business Impact
If you develop large AI models, check new obligations under SB53 by 2025 or face compliance issues.
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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
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What This Means
SB53, passed in California, introduces new legislative sections concerning large AI model developers, setting compliance standards across business, government, and labor codes.
Key Provisions
- Addition of Chapter 25.1 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code (Section 22757.10) to establish compliance standards
- Addition of Section 11546.8 to the Government Code to ensure responsible AI deployment
- Addition of Chapter 5.1 to Part 3 of Division 2 of the Labor Code (Section 1107) to regulate AI in the workplace
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 138, Statutes of 2025.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 78)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aguiar-Curry | Coauthor |
| Alpert | Coauthor |
| Alquist | Coauthor |
| Anderson | Coauthor |
| Aroner | Coauthor |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 20)
Unfinished Business SB53 Wiener et al. Concurrence ·
Sep 13, 2025
29 Yea
8 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
SB 53 Wiener Senate Third Reading By BAUER-KAHAN ·
Sep 13, 2025
59 Yea
7 Nay
14 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass. ·
Sep 11, 2025
12 Yea
1 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Publish a frontier AI framework on the developer's website
Who: Large frontier developers
Deadline: By January 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General
Who: Large frontier developers
Deadline: By January 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General
Transmit risk assessment summaries to the Office of Emergency Services
Who: Large frontier developers
Deadline: Every three months
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Who: Large frontier developers
Deadline: Every three months
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
SB53 introduces new legislative sections to regulate large developers of artificial intelligence models. Specifically, it adds Chapter 25.1 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 11546.8 to the Government Code, and Chapter 5.1 to Part 3 of Division 2 of the Labor Code. These sections aim to establish compliance standards and ensure responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. The analysis is based on the official description, and specific obligations or penalties cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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