AB2653California2025 sessionIntroduced

State contracts: report: modern foundation models and associated artificial intelligence systems.

Government use of AI Generative AI & foundation models Studies, task forces & definitions

Plain-language summary

Requires state contractors to report on their use of modern foundation models and associated AI systems in the performance of public contracts. Adds transparency and accountability requirements to the Public Contract Code for AI-related procurement. Applies to private entities contracting with California state government.

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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 G.O., L. & E. and P. & C.P.

Mar 19, 2026

AFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

Mar 23, 2026

ARe-referred to Com. on G.O.

Mar 26, 2026

APursuant to Assembly Rule 96:

Mar 26, 2026

ARe-referred to Coms. on L. & E., P. & C.P., and G.O.

Apr 9, 2026

AFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

Apr 16, 2026

AAssembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 4663.)

Apr 16, 2026

A(Pending re-refer to Com. on G.O.)

Apr 22, 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 21).

Apr 23, 2026

ARead second time and amended.

Apr 27, 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