Governor Gavin Newsom signed five new bills into California law on August 22, 2026, addressing a range of issues from artificial intelligence to preventative health instruction.
The signed legislation includes AB 1651 by Assemblymember Diane Dixon concerning the State Bar of California and artificial intelligence, and AB 2624 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, which focuses on privacy for immigration support services providers.
Other bills enacted are AB 2789 from the Committee on Judiciary regarding mediation for child custody and visitation, SB 1126 by Senator Steven Choi, Ph.D., on local agencies' financial postings, and SB 1133 by Tony Strickland, addressing pupil instruction in preventative health.