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AI Summary
SB 813 establishes the California AI Standards and Safety Commission, with specific roles and responsibilities to be confirmed upon release of the full bill text.
Business Impact
If you operate in California and use AI, you must engage an independent verification organization by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
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
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What This Means
The California AI Standards and Safety Commission, as established by SB 813, will have its roles and responsibilities clarified upon the release of the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- The California AI Standards and Safety Commission is established, with specific roles to be confirmed.
- The role of independent verification organizations in assessing compliance with AI safety standards is pending confirmation from the full bill text.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry McNerney D | Sponsor | SD-005 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
S ·
Senate 3rd Reading SB813 McNerney ·
Jan 27, 2026
31 Yea
7 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass ·
Jan 22, 2026
5 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Placed on suspense file ·
May 12, 2025
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Full Legal Analysis
SB 813 establishes the California AI Standards and Safety Commission. The specific responsibilities of the commission and independent verification organizations are to be confirmed upon release of the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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