# California AI bills California's executive order complements a Senate bill on AI accuracy verification and robust law enforcement reporting disclosures, and Attorney General Rob Bonta's resistance to federal preemption of state AI regulations; the state also blends top-down policies with citizen engagement initiatives. Status: strong Last verified: 2026-08-27T07:34:43.000Z ## Evidence - (single_source) The California Senate passed a bill that requires lawyers to verify the accuracy of all materials produced using artificial intelligence in court filings. - supports https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/reuters-california-senate-passes-bill-regulating-lawyers-use-ai > A bill passed on Thursday by the California Senate would require lawyers in the state to verify the accuracy of all materials produced using artificial intelligence, including case citations and other information in court filings. - (single_source) SB 524 mandates that official reports that use AI retain the first draft for as long as the final report is retained. - supports https://sd07.senate.ca.gov/news/governor-signs-bill-requiring-law-enforcement-disclose-use-ai-police-reports > SB 524 improves the transparency and accuracy of official reports by disclosing the use of AI in such reports, retaining a first draft for as long as a final report is retained, and identifying the person who created the report, along with relevant video or audio footage that was relied on to create - (single_source) Governor Newsom signed an executive order to prepare workers, small businesses, and communities for economic disruption caused by artificial intelligence. - supports https://gov.ca.gov/2026/05/21/governor-newsom-signs-first-of-its-kind-executive-order-to-prepare-workers-and-businesses-for-potential-ai-disruption > to prepare workers, small businesses, and communities for the economic disruption that artificial intelligence will bring to the workforce. The order mobilizes state agencies, labor experts, economists, universities, and industry leaders to develop new policies, gather data, and identify early warning signs of workforce disruption — while ensuring workers share in the gains created by AI-driven - (single_source) The bill passed by the California Senate prohibits arbitrators presiding over out-of-court disputes from delegating decision-making to generative AI. - supports https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/reuters-california-senate-passes-bill-regulating-lawyers-use-ai > In addition to governing California lawyers' use of AI, the bill prohibits arbitrators presiding over out-of-court disputes from delegating decision-making to generative AI and from relying on information produced by AI outside case records without first telling the parties involved. - (single_source) The executive order directs the state to explore policies including severance standards, employment insurance and transition support for displaced workers, worker ownership models, universal basic capital concepts, expanded workforce training, and stronger tracking of hiring and payroll trends. - supports https://gov.ca.gov/2026/05/21/governor-newsom-signs-first-of-its-kind-executive-order-to-prepare-workers-and-businesses-for-potential-ai-disruption > The order directs the state to explore policies including severance standards, employment insurance and transition support for displaced workers, worker ownership models, universal basic capital concepts, expanded workforce training, and stronger tracking of hiring and payroll trends to help California respond faster to potential layoffs and economic disruption. - (single_source) California Attorney General Rob Bonta asserted that preemption of state authority to regulate AI would undermine the federalist system. - supports https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-rejects-ai-preemption-ndaa > In the letter, Attorney General Bonta asserts that any preemption of the states’ authority in this rapidly evolving area would seriously undermine the federalist system that has always allowed states to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging technologies in order to protect their residents' health, safety, and general welfare. - (single_source) California is home to 32 of the top 50 AI companies, making it a leader in technology policy and regulation. - supports https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-rejects-ai-preemption-ndaa > Besides being a leader in technology policy and regulation, California is also home to 32 of the top 50 AI - (single_source) California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a letter to Congressional leaders opposing a proposed effort in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would undermine state authority to regulate artificial intelligence. - supports https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-rejects-ai-preemption-ndaa > California Attorney General Rob Bonta today sent a letter to Congressional leaders opposing a proposed effort to introduce language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would undermine state authority to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and their ability to enact common sense guardrails on AI. - (single_source) Governor Newsom launched Engaged California statewide, allowing all Californians to participate in a digital democracy effort to provide feedback on how AI is affecting their work and the economy. - supports https://gov.ca.gov/2026/05/07/governor-newsom-launches-engaged-california-statewide-for-the-first-time-to-give-all-californians-a-stronger-voice-in-ai-policy > All Californians are invited to participate in California’s digital democracy effort, as Governor Newsom launches Engaged California statewide to give Californians a stronger voice in AI policy and assess its impact on the state’s economy and workers. - (single_source) SB 524 was signed by the Governor, requiring law enforcement agencies in California to disclose when Artificial Intelligence is used to write or assist in the creation of official reports. - supports https://sd07.senate.ca.gov/news/governor-signs-bill-requiring-law-enforcement-disclose-use-ai-police-reports > The Governor has signed SB 524, authored by Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Oakland), requiring law enforcement agencies to disclose when Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to write or assist in the creation of official reports. ## Timeline - 2026-08-27T07:31:22.000Z: Governor Newsom signs executive order to prepare workers, businesses, and communities for economic disruption from artificial intelligence State explores policies for worker transition including severance, universal basic capital, and expanded training Senate passes bill requiring lawyers to verify accuracy of AI materials in court filings Senate bill prohibits arbitrators from delegating decisions to generative AI in out-of-court disputes The Governor signs SB 524 requiring law enforcement agencies to disclose AI use in official reports SB 524 mandates retention of first draft for AI-assisted official reports as long as the final report Attorney General Rob Bonta sends letter opposing NDAA provision that would undermine state authority to regulate AI Bonta asserts preemption would undermine the federalist system California is home to 32 of the top 50 AI companies, positioning it as a leader in AI policy and regulation Governor Newsom launches Engaged California for citizen feedback on AI's impact on work and the economy