California · AB489 · 2025 session
Health care professions: deceptive terms or letters: artificial intelligence.
EnactedChaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 615, Statutes of 2025 · Oct 11, 2025
In plain language
Prohibits health care professionals in California from using deceptive terms or credentials that suggest AI systems possess qualifications or licensure equivalent to licensed practitioners. The bill amends the Business and Professions Code to restrict misleading designations associated with AI in healing arts contexts. It targets deceptive marketing practices involving AI in health care.
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Legislative history
28 actions · newest first- Oct 11, 2025—Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 615, Statutes of 2025.
- Oct 11, 2025—Approved by the Governor.
- Sep 15, 2025—Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.
- Sep 8, 2025AssemblySenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3026.).
- Sep 4, 2025AssemblyIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
- Sep 4, 2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2521.).