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California AI Transparency Act

Requires large generative AI providers to offer a free AI detection tool and to embed disclosures in AI-generated image, video and audio content.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Operative date delayed to August 2, 2026 by AB 853 (2025)Oct 13, 202511 months ago

Body
California Legislature
Session
2023-2024
Introduced
Jan 17, 2024
In effect since
Aug 28 weeks ago
Votes
Senate 32-1, Assembly 73-0, Senate concurrence 35-2
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
AIDeepfakes
Official page Source: California Legislative Information (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov) On Regulations: California AI Transparency Act (SB 942)

Timeline

  1. Oct 13, 2025 11 months ago

    Operative date delayed to August 2, 2026 by AB 853 (2025)

  2. Sep 19, 2024 2 years ago

    Signed by the governor; Chapter 291, Statutes of 2024

  3. Aug 28, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed Assembly (73-0)

  4. May 21, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed Senate (32-1)

  5. Jan 17, 2024 2 years ago

    Introduced

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Senator Becker