California creates an AI auditor registry and an independent verification framework
SB 813 and AB 1405 start building an AI audit profession, with registration required for covered audits from 2029.
By Justin Ryan · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Updated Nov 2, 2026 · CC BY 4.0
What happened
Governor Newsom signed SB 813 and AB 1405 on September 9, 2026. The Government Operations Agency must set criteria for designating independent verification organizations by January 1, 2028 and run a public AI Auditor Registry by January 1, 2029, after which nobody may sell or conduct a covered AI audit without registering. Auditors must disclose methods, keep records for ten years, and meet independence rules. A compliant audit is relevant, but not conclusive, in litigation.
Who it applies to
AI auditors and assurance providers; developers and deployers that commission audits.
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