California SB 574 sets limits on AI use by attorneys and arbitrators
According to the California Lawyers Association, SB 574 regulates attorneys' use of generative AI. Reports say California is the first US state to extend limits on AI use to arbitrators and counsel as well.
Who is affected and how
- lawyer
- In California practice, the AI-use rules must be followed and documented.
- compliance specialist
- Law firms' internal AI policies must be aligned with the statute.
Sources
- SB 574: California Statutory Regulation of Attorneys’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence - California Lawyers Associationcalawyers.org · Oct 27, 2026
- Op-ed | California SB 574: The first law in nation governing AI use by attorneysamnewyork · Oct 30, 2026
- Op-ed | California SB 574: The first law in nation governing AI use by attorneys | amNewYorkamny.com · Oct 30, 2026
- California Becomes First US State to Legislate Limits on AI Use by Arbitrators and Counselmayer brown · Oct 26, 2026
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