United States of America: Bill amending Civil Code to address Artificial Intelligence defences in civil actions (AB 316) was adopted by California State Legislature

Bill amending Civil Code to address Artificial Intelligence defences in civil actions (AB 316) was adopted by California State Legislature

On 9 September 2025, the California State Legislature adopted Assembly Bill No. 316 on artificial intelligence: defences, amending the California Civil Code through the addition of Section 1714.46. The provision defines artificial intelligence as an…

Scope

Policy Area

Design and testing standards

Policy Instrument

Artificial Intelligence authority governance

Regulated Economic Activity

ML and AI development

Implementation Level

subnational

Government Branch

legislature

Government Body

parliament

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2025-01-24

under deliberation

On 24 January 2025, the Bill amending Civil Code to address Artificial Intelligence (AI) defences i…

2025-09-09

adopted

On 9 September 2025, the California State Legislature adopted Assembly Bill No. 316 on artificial i…

2025-10-13

adopted

On 13 October 2025, the Governor of California signed Law on Artificial Intelligence: Defences (AB …

2026-01-01

in force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence: Defences (AB 316) enters into force in Calif…

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Bill amending Civil Code to address Artificial Intelligence defences in civil actions (AB 316) was adopted by California State Legislature

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Complete timeline of this policy change