AB2583California2025 sessionIntroduced
Office of Small Business Advocate: artificial intelligence.
Plain-language summary
Amends the Government Code to expand or clarify the role of the Office of Small Business Advocate with respect to artificial intelligence, likely providing resources or guidance to small businesses on AI adoption. Targets state support for small businesses navigating AI tools and regulations. Applies to a government office serving the private sector.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Feb 20, 2026
ARead first time. To print.
Feb 21, 2026
AFrom printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Mar 9, 2026
AReferred to Coms. on E.D., G., & H.I. and P. & C.P.
Apr 13, 2026
AAssembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 4580.)
Apr 13, 2026
A(Pending re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P.)
Apr 14, 2026
AFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
Apr 20, 2026
AFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 16).
Apr 21, 2026
ARead second time and amended.
Apr 22, 2026
ARe-referred to Com. on APPR.
May 6, 2026
AIn committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
May 14, 2026
AIn committee: Held under submission.
Progress
IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
PA
Rep. Patrick Ahrens (D)Prime sponsor
JH
Rep. Josh Hoover (R)
Sources
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