California Lawmakers Consider New AI Guidance for Attorneys

September 4, 2026, 9:50 am CDT Lawmakers and state bar leaders in California are considering stricter rules around the use of artificial intelligence in response to the continued rise of error-riddled filings in courts. (Photo by PhonlamaiPhoto/ Getty Images ) Lawmakers and state bar leaders in California are considering stricter rules around the use of artificial intelligence in response to the continued rise of error-riddled filings in courts. On Monday, California’s legislature passed Senate Bill 574 , which is characterized as a first-in-the-nation bill that requires attorneys to disclose their use of ChatGPT or any other generative AI platform when producing documents that they file in court. According to Law.com , the bill prohibits attorneys from putting private client information into public AI platforms and requires them to verify the accuracy of all AI-generated information. Senate Bill 574 now heads to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for his signature. Meanwhile, the State Bar of California’s Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct has proposed amendments to the states Rules of Professional Conduct to address the use of AI in legal practice. If adopted, lawyers would be required to verify the accuracy of their citations in pleadings and, to a certain extent, inform clients about their use of AI, Law.com reports. The committee will consider the new rule language Sept. 11, Law.com also reports.