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CA AB759

Bill

Status

Passed

10/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Avelino Valencia

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an "architect-in-training" (AIT) title that candidates for licensure can use after passing at least one division of the architect licensing examination and being supervised by a licensed architect

  • Requires supervising architects to submit a form to the California Architects Board accepting responsibility for the AIT's work, and AITs must notify the board within 30 days if their supervisor changes

  • Limits use of the AIT title to 4 years after board approval, with the option to apply a second time if the person has passed an exam division within the preceding 4 years

  • Prohibits AITs from independently offering architectural services to the public, and violations may result in citations, discipline, or license denial

  • Provisions become operative January 1, 2027, with applications prohibited after January 1, 2033, and all provisions repealing on January 1, 2037

Legislative Description

Architects: architects-in-training.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 380, Statutes of 2025.

10/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/16/2025
Business, Professions and Economic Development6/11/2025
Rules6/3/2025
Appropriations4/22/2025
Business and Professions3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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