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California Tech Legislation Roundup: Numerous Privacy and AI Laws Enacted and Six Vetoed 

The California Legislature once again passed numerous tech-focused bills this legislative session, including bills on both privacy and AI. Governor Gavin Newsom signed many of these bills into law during the past month, but he also vetoed six major tech bills that would have offered increased protections to Californians. California just wrapped up the first year of a two-year legislative session, so several relevant bills were also held for further consideration next year.

October 15, 2025 Kara Williams, EPIC Counsel & Mayu Tobin-Miyaji, EPIC Law Fellow
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