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California SB 53 (TFAIA): Frontier developer obligations apply

Tech · Compliance deadlines · Thu, January 1, 2026 · California · US

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Frontier AI frameworks, transparency reports, critical safety incident reporting (15 days, or 24 hours for imminent risk of death or serious injury) and whistleblower protections apply. Not legal advice.

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DateEventWhen
Sep 29, 2025California SB 53 (TFAIA): SB 53 signed12 mo ago
Jan 1, 2026California SB 53 (TFAIA): Frontier developer obligations apply9 mo ago
Jan 1, 2027California SB 53 (TFAIA): First OES anonymized incident report and CDT definition reviewin 3 mo

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