Requires artificial intelligence technology used in professional fields to be developed and maintained in consultation with experts in such fields

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham

AI tools used by professionals must be developed and maintained with input from field experts to ensure domain-aligned, responsible outputs.

REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Summary of Assembly Bill A 9219

Overview

A 9219, introduced November 3, 2025 and currently referred to the Science and Technology committee, would require artificial intelligence technology used in professional fields to be developed and maintained in consultation with experts in those fields. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Brian Cunningham.

What the bill would do

The core requirement is that AI technology deployed in professional settings must be developed and maintained with the involvement of professionals who have expertise in the relevant field. The intent is to ensure that AI tools used by professionals are informed by domain knowledge and peer input throughout both development and ongoing updates.

Key provisions (as introduced)

Development and ongoing maintenance of AI tools used in professional fields must involve consultation with experts in the applicable field.

Details regarding what constitutes “consultation,” which professionals qualify as experts, frequency of input, and the mechanisms for documenting or enforcing the consultation would be determined either within the bill’s text or through subsequent regulations or amendments. The specific definitions and processes are not provided in the information available.

Affected parties

AI developers, vendors, and providers whose tools are designed for use in professional fields (e.g., medicine, law, engineering, finance, architecture, etc.).

Professionals who rely on AI tools in their practice, who may gain greater assurance that AI outputs reflect domain expertise.

Professional associations or regulatory bodies that may participate in defining acceptable standards for consultation.

Potentially public and private clients who use AI-assisted professional services.

Legislative status and timeline

Introduced and referred to the Science and Technology committee on November 3, 2025.

The bill has a formal committee pathway ahead; no floor votes or final enactment steps are recorded in the provided information.

Potential impact and considerations

Positive: Increased alignment of AI tools with domain expertise could improve reliability, safety, and ethical considerations in professional applications; may enhance accountability and trust in AI-assisted decisions.

Challenges: Could raise development costs and slow deployment due to required expert engagement; effectiveness depends on how "consultation" is defined and enforced; potential need for regulatory standards or guidelines to operationalize the requirement.

Implementation questions likely to emerge: scope of “professional fields” covered, qualifications of “experts,” formatting of consultation records, and timelines for when AI tools must comply.

Sponsor

Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham.