SB 942 · Covered-provider checklist

How to comply with SB 942: the covered-provider checklist

Updated 16 October 2026. California SB 942, as amended by AB 853, SB 1000 and AB 2713. Not legal advice.

Five facts, hidden in every output

What every image, video and audio output must carry, and where each field lives. Last change: SB 1000 in force: what changed for providers, 30 September 2026.

The five fields → Verification tool, § 22757.2

A free checker anyone can use

Run your own disclosure verification tool, or link a compliant third-party one.

Tool requirements → Vendors compared

Scored against the statute, not a brochure

Verda, SynthID, Adobe Content Authenticity and Meta AudioSeal / Video Seal, row by row.

Compare vendors → AB 853 and AB 2713

Who is next, and when

Large online platforms and GenAI hosting platforms from 1 January 2027, capture devices from 1 January 2028.

Dates and roles →