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CA SB813: Independent verification organizations.

Enacted California · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB813 · 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 813 added Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 8898) to Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. By January 1, 2028, the Government Operations Agency must take actions to select and regulate independent verification organizations, which are entities designated as having demonstrated expertise in assessing the risks posed by an AI system or model and in identifying the metrics and methodologies for that assessment. The agency must convene working groups for stakeholder input on standards and procedures and report findings to the Legislature, and each designated organization must report annually to the agency and the Legislature.

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

What it means for business

Creates a state-recognized pathway for third-party AI risk assessors that AI developers may use or be asked to use.

Key provisions

  1. Government Code Section 8898 and following
  2. Framework for designating AI independent verification organizations by January 1, 2028
  3. Stakeholder working groups on standards and criteria
  4. Agency report to the Legislature on working group findings
  5. Annual reports by designated organizations

Latest legislative action

Sep 9, 2026. Approved by the Governor September 9, 2026. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 179, Statutes of 2026.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-005

Roll call votes (showing 3 of 4)

S Senate 3rd Reading SB813 McNerney Jan 27, 2026

31 yea7 nay2 otherPassed

S Do pass Jan 22, 2026

5 yea2 nayPassed

S Placed on suspense file May 12, 2025

7 yea0 nayPassed

Topics and industries

Related topics

Frontier or General-Purpose AIAI in Government

Affected industries

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