California · AB316 · 2025 session
Artificial intelligence: defenses.
EnactedChaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 672, Statutes of 2025 · Oct 13, 2025
In plain language
Adds a new section to California's Civil Code to establish or define legal defenses in civil actions involving artificial intelligence. The bill addresses how AI-related liability may be allocated or limited in civil litigation. It creates specific legal protections or defenses where AI technology is implicated.
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Legislative history
24 actions · newest first- Oct 13, 2025—Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 672, Statutes of 2025.
- Oct 13, 2025—Approved by the Governor.
- Sep 16, 2025—Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
- Sep 9, 2025AssemblySenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 3102.).
- Sep 8, 2025AssemblyIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
- Sep 8, 2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 2621.).