California
California state laws, regulations, court decisions, and active legislation
Capital: SacramentoPopulation: 39,538,223
Key California Laws
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal data businesses collect about them, request deletion of that data, opt out of data sales, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
§ 1798.100technologyconsumer
Worker Classification – AB5 (ABC Test)
California's AB5 law makes it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. Companies must prove workers meet the 'ABC test' to be classified as contractors.
§ 2775labor
Active Bills
SB 1047signed
AI Transparency and Accountability Act
Requires large AI systems to undergo safety testing before deployment, mandates disclosure of training data sources, and establishes liability frameworks for AI-caused harms.