EnactedCalifornia· Effective: August 2, 2026
SB 942

California AI Transparency Act

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Requires businesses that use AI to make consequential decisions to disclose the AI’s involvement and to provide consumers an opt-out mechanism.

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Maximum penalty: $5,000 per day, per violation
Non-compliance can carry significant liability — verify against the official text below.
Bill / statute
SB 942
Jurisdiction
California
Status
Enacted
Effective / deadline
August 2, 2026
Maximum penalty
$5,000 per day, per violation

Who it affects

Businesses operating in California that use AI systems to make or substantially inform consequential decisions about consumers.

Official source & full context

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Read the official text — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Primary government source
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Primary sources · SB 942 — California AI Transparency Act