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California State Legislature adopted Bill on artificial intelligence transparency and governance (SB 1159)

On 20 August 2026, the California State Legislature adopted the Bill on artificial intelligence transparency and governance (SB 1159). The Bill will amend 7 California transparency and governance laws. These laws are the California Public Records Ac…

  • SB-1159 Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance, California Legislative Information (Official)

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation, registration and licensing, nes
Concerns
Safety
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development, other service provider
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2026-02-18
under deliberation

On 18 February 2026, the Bill on artificial intelligence transparency and governance (SB 1159) was …

2026-08-20
adopted

On 20 August 2026, the California State Legislature adopted the Bill on artificial intelligence tra…

2026-09-30
adopted

On 30 September 2026, the California Governor signed the Bill on artificial intelligence transparen…

2027-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2027, the Act on artificial intelligence transparency and governance (SB 1159, Chapter…