AB2487California2025 sessionIntroduced
Artificial intelligence: education and workforce development.
Plain-language summary
Creates a new chapter in the Government Code directing California state agencies to develop AI education and workforce development programs. Focuses on preparing the public and government workers for an AI-integrated economy. Primarily a government-directed initiative.
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History
Feb 20, 2026
ARead first time. To print.
Feb 21, 2026
AFrom printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Mar 19, 2026
AReferred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. , E.D., G., & H.I. and P. & C.P.
Mar 19, 2026
AFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.
Mar 23, 2026
ARe-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
Apr 7, 2026
AIn committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Progress
IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
PA
Rep. Patrick Ahrens (D)Prime sponsor
Sources
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