California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

AB 2583 — Office of Small Business Advocate: artificial intelligence.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires the Small Business Advocate to assist small businesses with artificial intelligence evaluation.

AB 2583 mandates the Small Business Advocate to support small businesses in understanding and implementing artificial intelligence in their operations. This includes providing information, training, and outreach regarding AI best practices.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This bill means small businesses will have support in understanding and using artificial intelligence effectively.

Summary

Existing law establishes the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development and prescribes the duties and functions of the Small Business Advocate. Existing law requires the advocate to, among other duties, serve as the principal advocate in the state on behalf of small businesses and to represent the views and interests of small businesses before other state agencies policies and activities of which may affect small businesses. This bill would enact the AI for Main Street Act, which would require the Small Business Advocate to provide assistance to small businesses in evaluating artificial intelligence concerning operations, including by providing information, guidance, and training, developing training materials, and conducting outreach, as specified.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. Read second time and amended.

  5. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 16).

  6. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

  7. (Pending re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P.)

  8. Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 4580.)

  9. Referred to Coms. on E.D., G., & H.I. and P. & C.P.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democratic 11000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Yea
Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca Democratic Yea
Bryan, Isaac G. Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Lowenthal, Josh Democratic Yea
McKinnor, Tina Democratic Yea
Ortega, Liz Democratic Yea
Petrie-Norris, Cottie Democratic Yea
Ward, Christopher M. Democratic Yea
Wicks, Buffy Democratic Yea
Wilson, Lori D. Democratic Yea
DeMaio, Carl Republican Yea
Hoover, Josh Republican Yea
Macedo, Alexandra Republican Yea
Patterson, Joe Republican Yea

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Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2000
Democratic 5001
Total 7001
% of votes cast 88%0%0%13%
How each member voted (8)
Member Party Vote
Muratsuchi, Al Democratic Not Voting
Patel, Darshana R. Democratic Yea
Petrie-Norris, Cottie Democratic Yea
Rodriguez, Michelle Democratic Yea
Solache, Jr., José Luis Democratic Yea
Soria, Esmeralda Democratic Yea
Castillo, Leticia Republican Yea
Wallis, Greg Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2583 do?
Existing law establishes the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development and prescribes the duties and functions of the Small Business Advocate. Existing law requires the advocate to, among other duties, serve as the principal advocate in the state on behalf of small businesses and to represent the views and interests of small businesses before other state agencies policies and activities of which may affect small businesses. This bill would enact the AI for Main Street Act, which would require the Small Business Advocate to provide assistance to small businesses in evaluating artificial intelligence concerning operations, including by providing information, guidance, and training, developing training materials, and conducting outreach, as specified.
Who sponsors AB 2583?
AB 2583 is sponsored by Ahrens, Patrick (Democratic) and Hoover, Josh (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 2583?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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