United States of America: Bill amending Business and Professions Code to include provisions on implication of professional licensure by AI systems was signed by Governor

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Bill amending Business and Professions Code to include provisions on implication of professional licensure by AI systems was signed by Governor

On 11 October 2025, the Bill amending the Business and Professions Code to include provisions on the implication of professional licensure by Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems was signed by the Governor. The Bill seeks to regulate the use of AI in health care. The Bill applies to developers and deployers of AI or generative AI systems that use medical titles or terms implying professional licensure. It prohibits AI tools from suggesting that advice or care is provided by licensed health professionals. Violations fall under the jurisdiction of relevant health boards, with each misuse treated as a separate offence.

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Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-02-10
under deliberation

On 10 February 2025, the Bill amending the Business and Professions Code to include provisions on t…

2025-06-02
under deliberation

On 2 June 2025, the Bill amending the Business and Professions Code to include provisions on the im…

2025-09-08
adopted

On 8 September 2025, the Bill amending the Business and Professions Code to include provisions on t…

2025-10-11
adopted

On 11 October 2025, the Bill amending the Business and Professions Code to include provisions on th…

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, Assembly Bill 489 on health care professions, deceptive terms or letters, and ar…