Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to protect California’s position as a global innovation leader as he signs and vetoes the final bills of the 2025 legislative session.
Governor Newsom’s decision to act on dozens of bills on the final day of review underscores the significance of this year’s legislative session for California’s technology economy, and the need for a detailed review of legislative impacts. While the Governor signed SB 53 and AB 853, CCIA remains concerned about how the cumulative impact of these measures could negatively affect innovation and continues to urge him to veto AB 1064 and SB 771 before the deadline expires.
CCIA remains concerned that AB 1064, though well-intentioned, could block AI-powered learning and accessibility tools that benefit students and families. At the same time, CCIA appreciates the Governor’s acknowledgement that further refinements will be needed for AB 853 to avoid unintended consequences for California’s innovation ecosystem and to protect the privacy of California’s residents.
California’s leadership in technology makes its policy decisions influential far beyond the state’s borders. The ongoing debate between legislative intent and innovation realities underscores that the conversation about technology’s role in society – and its economic impact – is far from over in the Golden State.
The following can be attributed to Aodhan Downey, West Region State Policy Manager for CCIA:
“California continues to position itself at the forefront of technology regulation. Major proposals on AI, privacy, and online safety will shape how companies will operate in the years ahead. This year’s legislative session showed just how complex these issues are — and how important it is to protect consumers and preserve innovation. We look forward to working with lawmakers and the Governor’s office to ensure California remains a place where responsible innovation can thrive.”
About CCIA:
CCIA is an international, not-for-profit trade association representing a broad cross section of communications and technology firms. For more than 50 years, CCIA has promoted open markets, open systems, and open networks. CCIA members employ more than 1.6 million workers, invest more than $100 billion in research and development, and contribute trillions of dollars in productivity to the global economy.