California · AB1064 · 2025 session
Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act.
VetoedConsideration of Governor's veto stricken from file · Jan 22, 2026
In plain language
The Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act creates new rules in California's Business and Professions Code governing AI products or services directed at children. The bill establishes child-protective standards for AI systems that interact with or affect minors. It imposes obligations on companies that develop or deploy AI tools accessible to children.
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Legislative history
34 actions · newest first- Jan 22, 2026AssemblyConsideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
- Oct 13, 2025AssemblyConsideration of Governor's veto pending.
- Oct 13, 2025AssemblyVetoed by Governor.
- Sep 23, 2025—Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
- Sep 11, 2025AssemblySenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 8. Page 3334.).
- Sep 10, 2025AssemblyIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.