California Law — Enacted Jan 1, 2026

AB 3030 Compliance Guide (2026)

AB 3030, the Healthcare AI Disclosure Act, requires California healthcare providers to disclose when generative AI produces patient communications — and to obtain human clinical review or add a specific disclaimer.

Effective
January 1, 2026
Applies To
Healthcare Providers Using GenAI
Key Requirement
Human Review or Disclosure

What AB 3030 Requires

AB 3030 targets generative AI systems used to produce clinical communications sent directly to patients. Any AI-drafted content — visit summaries, care plan messages, prescription instructions, automated follow-ups — must either be reviewed by a licensed clinician before sending, or carry a specific disclosure stating it was AI-generated and was not reviewed by a human provider, with instructions for reaching one.

The law does not prohibit generative AI in healthcare. It requires transparency and accountability at the point where AI output reaches the patient.

All AB 3030 Guides & Checklists

16 resources
Jan 25, 2026

Building a Compliance-First Medical Bot: The 2026 Checklist

California just ended the "Wild West" of medical AI. Is your chatbot compliant?

Jan 25, 2026

Using the AB 3030 'Human-in-the-Loop' Loophole

Want to skip the AI disclaimer? You need a licensed human in the loop. Here's how.

Jan 25, 2026

Why Your AI Chatbot Needs a 'Contact a Human' Button

New CA law: Every AI health message must tell patients how to reach a real person.

Jan 21, 2026

AB 3030 Audit Checklist: Generative AI Compliance for California Clinics

A complete step-by-step audit checklist for California healthcare providers using Generative AI.

Jan 25, 2026

AI/ML Medical Device Documentation: AB 3030 Guide

Starting in 2026, your patient-facing AI must "self-identify." Here is how to meet documentation standards.

Jan 25, 2026

AB 3030 vs. SB 942: Which AI Disclosure Law Applies?

Confused by the new alphabet soup of CA laws? We break down the big two.

Jan 25, 2026

AB 3030 Healthcare AI Disclosure Mandates Explained

A plain-language breakdown of every disclosure requirement in AB 3030 for healthcare providers.

Jan 25, 2026

Drafting AI Disclosures for Telehealth Apps

Don't scare your patients—inform them. The art of the AB 3030 compliant disclaimer.

Jan 25, 2026

HIPAA vs. AB 3030: What Healthcare AI Teams Need to Know

Federal and state law create overlapping obligations for AI in healthcare. Here is how they interact.

Jan 25, 2026

Deploying Generative AI in Hospitals: A California Compliance Guide

Hospital AI deployments face the full weight of AB 3030. Here is the enterprise checklist.

Jan 25, 2026

Telehealth AI Compliance: AB 3030 and Virtual Care

Telehealth platforms are among the highest-risk AB 3030 deployments. Here is what to fix first.

Jan 25, 2026

Can AI Practice Medicine? California's Strict New Stance

The line between 'advice' and 'diagnosis' just got a lot sharper in California.

Jan 25, 2026

5 Ways to Audit Your Medical AI for California Compliance

Don't wait for a subpoena. Use these 5 steps to verify your AI bot today.

Jan 25, 2026

Understanding AB 489 and AB 3030 Together

AB 489 and AB 3030 work as a pair. Here is how the two laws intersect.

Jan 25, 2026

2026 California Healthcare AI Audit Guide

A comprehensive audit framework for California healthcare AI deployments covering all major 2026 laws.

Jan 25, 2026

SB 243 & AB 3030: Companion Chatbot Compliance

Mental health chatbots face dual obligations under SB 243 and AB 3030.

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