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EO N-9-26
EO N-9-26 is an SI safety measure in California, status: in force. California state agencies; the recommendations are not binding and any new duties for frontier SI developers would need legislation.
- Status
- In force
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Signed
- Sep 18, 2026
- Next date
- Nov 16, 2026
What it is
Executive Order N-9-26
California state agencies; the recommendations are not binding and any new duties for frontier SI developers would need legislation.
What it requires
- Recommend periodic onsite audits by independent verification organizations inside large frontier developers
- Recommend independent verification of safety frameworks, transparency reports and risk assessments
- Recommend a kill switch for frontier models whose effectiveness is verified on an ongoing basis
- Recommend expanding critical safety incident reporting to loss of control incidents
- Post criteria for independent verification organizations by May 1, 2027
Penalties
No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement.
What happens next
November 16, 2026: Government Operations Agency recommendations due on onsite audits, a frontier model kill switch and loss of control incident reporting.
Status
In force As of November 8, 2026, per the Control Map page for California. Statuses follow the Control Map method: in force means binding and applying now; passed means enacted but not yet applying; voluntary covers guidance and pledges; proposed means formally introduced; stalled means withdrawn, paused or dead.
Sources
The RSI Encyclopedia
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