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    AB-1405
    Technology & Innovation

    Artificial intelligence: auditors: enrollment.

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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes a state registry system for AI auditors who evaluate artificial intelligence systems in California.
    • Requires AI auditors to enroll with the state, pay fees, and follow strict reporting requirements by January 2027.
    • Prohibits AI auditors from working for companies they audit within 12 months before or after an audit.
    • Creates a public reporting system for misconduct by AI auditors and mandates 10-year retention of audit records.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan's artificial intelligence auditing legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for oversight of AI system evaluations through California's Government Operations Agency. The bill creates an enrollment system for AI auditors and implements standards for their conduct when performing state-mandated assessments.

    Under the legislation, AI auditors must enroll with the Government Operations Agency by January 2027 before conducting covered audits of AI systems. Enrollment requires payment of administrative fees and disclosure of detailed information including the auditor's qualifications, certifications, and standard operating procedures. The agency will maintain a public registry of enrolled auditors and operate a system for reporting potential misconduct.

    The bill sets specific requirements for audit conduct and documentation. Auditors must provide detailed reports covering audit scope, findings, and recommendations for achieving compliance with industry standards and state law. They face restrictions on conflicts of interest, including 12-month cooling-off periods before working for auditees. The legislation also establishes confidentiality protocols while protecting whistleblower rights of auditor employees to report violations. A dedicated AI Auditors' Enrollment Fund will support the program through fees collected from participating auditors.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1200
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 1405 Bauer-Kahan Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John LairdD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Suzette ValladaresR
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Author
    Scott Wiener
    Scott WienerD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 2, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    6241379PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes a state registry system for AI auditors who evaluate artificial intelligence systems in California.
    • Requires AI auditors to enroll with the state, pay fees, and follow strict reporting requirements by January 2027.
    • Prohibits AI auditors from working for companies they audit within 12 months before or after an audit.
    • Creates a public reporting system for misconduct by AI auditors and mandates 10-year retention of audit records.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Author
    Scott Wiener
    Scott WienerD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan's artificial intelligence auditing legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for oversight of AI system evaluations through California's Government Operations Agency. The bill creates an enrollment system for AI auditors and implements standards for their conduct when performing state-mandated assessments.

    Under the legislation, AI auditors must enroll with the Government Operations Agency by January 2027 before conducting covered audits of AI systems. Enrollment requires payment of administrative fees and disclosure of detailed information including the auditor's qualifications, certifications, and standard operating procedures. The agency will maintain a public registry of enrolled auditors and operate a system for reporting potential misconduct.

    The bill sets specific requirements for audit conduct and documentation. Auditors must provide detailed reports covering audit scope, findings, and recommendations for achieving compliance with industry standards and state law. They face restrictions on conflicts of interest, including 12-month cooling-off periods before working for auditees. The legislation also establishes confidentiality protocols while protecting whistleblower rights of auditor employees to report violations. A dedicated AI Auditors' Enrollment Fund will support the program through fees collected from participating auditors.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1200
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 1405 Bauer-Kahan Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 2, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    6241379PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 14 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 3
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John LairdD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Suzette ValladaresR
    Senator
    Committee Member