Lawyers may not hand legal work to AI and must check every citation it produces
Attorneys may not delegate the practice of law to generative AI, must keep confidential client data out of AI systems others can access, and must verify AI output and tell the court they used it. Arbitrators may not let AI decide cases.
Who it affects
Attorneys, arbitrators and dispute resolution providers in California
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 574: Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.