How to Comply with Documentation — CA Frontier AI Safety

SB 53 · CA · Effective Jan 1, 2026

In effect

Document safety, testing, and compliance for frontier AI.

Implementation steps

  1. Create documentation covering design, training, testing, and deployment.
  2. Retain for the required period.
  3. Make available to the AG on request.

Evidence needed

  • Documentation set
  • Retention policy

Passing criteria

  • Complete and producible
  • Retention met
Penalties: Up to $1M per violation. Enforced by Attorney General.

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