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California Lawmakers Conclude 2026 Session with 30 AI-Related Bills Sent to Governor Newsom

California lawmakers concluded their 2026 legislative session on August 31, sending approximately 30 AI-related bills to Governor Gavin Newsom. The administration announced that the governor has until September 30 to decide which measures to enact or veto.

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These bills cover a wide range of topics, including chatbot safety, education, consumer rights, and medical authorization. Notable measures include a bill to make social media platforms liable for damages caused to children, a bill requiring schools to include content on AI deepfakes and digital violence in health instruction, and a bill requiring digital health to be taught in California schools. While California finished its session, six other states—Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, Ohio, New Jersey, and North Carolina—continue to consider AI-related legislation. Across the nation, 78 chatbot bills are currently active in 27 states, reflecting a growing interest in regulating the powerful new technology.

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