SB295California2025 sessionEngrossed
California Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2025.
Plain-language summary
Enacts the California Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2025, adding new Business and Professions Code provisions to prohibit the use of algorithms to coordinate pricing or otherwise collude in ways that harm competition. Targets businesses using AI or algorithmic tools to fix prices or engage in anticompetitive practices. Applies to private-sector entities operating in California markets.
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History
Feb 6, 2025
SIntroduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Feb 7, 2025
SFrom printer. May be acted upon on or after March 9.
Feb 19, 2025
SReferred to Coms. on JUD. and PUB. S.
Apr 3, 2025
SSet for hearing April 22.
Apr 10, 2025
SFrom committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Apr 11, 2025
SSet for hearing April 29 in PUB. S. pending receipt.
Apr 17, 2025
SApril 22 hearing postponed by committee.
Apr 22, 2025
SSet for hearing April 29.
May 1, 2025
SFrom committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 11. Noes 2. Page 939.) (April 29).
May 5, 2025
SRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
May 6, 2025
SWithdrawn from committee.
May 6, 2025
SRe-referred to Com. on APPR.
May 9, 2025
SSet for hearing May 19.
May 19, 2025
SMay 19 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
May 20, 2025
SSet for hearing May 23.
May 23, 2025
SFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 1194.) (May 23).
May 23, 2025
SRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
Jun 3, 2025
SRead third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 10. Page 1470.) Ordered to the Assembly.
Jun 4, 2025
AIn Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Jun 9, 2025
AReferred to Coms. on JUD. and P. & C.P.
Jun 26, 2025
AFrom committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Jun 27, 2025
AFrom committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Jul 2, 2025
AFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
Jul 14, 2025
AFrom committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
Jul 17, 2025
AFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 4.) (July 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Aug 20, 2025
AAugust 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Aug 29, 2025
AFrom committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 10. Noes 4.) (August 29).
Sep 2, 2025
ARead second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Sep 3, 2025
ARead second time. Ordered to third reading.
Sep 9, 2025
AJoint Rule 61(a)(13) suspended. (Ayes 60. Noes 20. Page 3128.)
Sep 13, 2025
AJoint Rule 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.)
Sep 13, 2025
Read third time. Refused passage. (Ayes 13. Noes 24. Page 3448.)
Sep 13, 2025
AMotion to reconsider made by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan.
Sep 13, 2025
AReconsideration granted.
Sep 13, 2025
Read third time. Refused passage. (Ayes 13. Noes 24. Page 3448.)
Progress
Introduced
EngrossedJun 3, 2025
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
MH
Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D)Prime sponsor
DC
Sen. Dave Cortese (D)
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