California SB 813 and AB 1405 (independent verification organizations and AI Auditor Registry)

California auditor framework

Summary

First US framework regulating who may audit AI. Designation criteria for independent verification organizations by January 1, 2028; a public AI Auditor Registry by January 1, 2029, after which covered AI audits require registration. A compliant audit is relevant but not conclusive in litigation.

Who it applies to

Role: assurer. Sectors: all. Territory: California.

Key dates

Sep 9, 2026Signed (adopted)

Sep 18, 2026Executive Order N-9-26 sets earlier internal deadlines (confirm) (other)

Jan 1, 2028IVO designation criteria due (deadline)

Jan 1, 2029Registry live; registration required for covered AI audits (applies from)

Official sources

https://www.fmglaw.com/cyber-privacy-security/california-raises-the-bar-for-ai-accountability-independent-audits/

On the Wire

Oct 31, 2026

California creates an AI auditor registry and an independent verification framework

SB 813 and AB 1405 start building an AI audit profession, with registration required for covered audits from 2029.

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Change log

Nov 2, 2026Entry created from seed data. (seed)

Next date

Jan 1, 2028

IVO designation criteria due

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Entry data is ODbL 1.0. Cite as: AI Governance Commons by Synthetic Labs, California auditor framework, retrieved Nov 4, 2026.

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