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CA AB2583

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Ahrens

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts the "AI for Main Street Act" requiring California's Small Business Advocate to assist small businesses in evaluating and implementing artificial intelligence in their operations

  • Mandates the Small Business Advocate provide information, guidance, and training on AI use, best practices, data and intellectual property protection, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and customer trust

  • Requires development of training materials specifically for incorporating artificial intelligence into small business operations

  • Directs the Small Business Advocate to conduct outreach to small businesses regarding AI use to the extent practical

Legislative Description

Office of Small Business Advocate: artificial intelligence.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on E.D., G., & H.I. and P. & C.P.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact3/9/2026

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