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CaliforniaAB 7592025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Architects: architects-in-training.

Sponsored By: Avelino Valencia (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Stricter oversight for AITs and supervisors

The board can investigate anyone using the AIT title, on its own or after a complaint. It can suspend or revoke an active authorization if you lose your supervising architect, obtained authorization by fraud or misrepresentation, or broke this chapter or the board’s rules. Using the title in violation of the rules is unprofessional conduct and can lead to a citation, discipline under Section 5587, or denial of a license. A supervising licensed architect can also be disciplined for violations an AIT commits within the course and scope of employment.

New architect-in-training title in 2027

Beginning Jan 1, 2027, the law lets licensure candidates use the title “architect‑in‑training” (AIT). To qualify, the board must list you as a candidate, you must pass at least one division of the Architect Registration Examination, and you must name a supervising licensed architect. The supervisor must send the board a form agreeing to be responsible before approval. You cannot use the title to offer or provide architectural services on your own, and you may only shorten the title to “AIT.” The board can tell the public if you are authorized, and it may charge a reasonable‑cost fee to check your eligibility.

Time limits for using AIT title

If your supervising architect changes, you must tell the board within 30 days and give the new name and license number. You may place your authorization on inactive status while you have no supervisor, and reactivate later without reapplying or paying an extra fee once a new supervisor is named. You can use the AIT title for up to four years after approval. You may get a second authorization if you passed a division of the exam within the four years before you apply. No new applications are accepted on or after Jan 1, 2033, and the AIT program ends Jan 1, 2037.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Avelino Valencia

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 254 • No: 0

House vote • 9/8/2025

Item 30 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 79 • No: 0

Senate vote • 9/4/2025

Item 444 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 39 • No: 0

legislature vote • 8/29/2025

Vote in CS61

Yes: 7 • No: 0

legislature vote • 8/18/2025

Vote in CS61

Yes: 7 • No: 0

legislature vote • 7/14/2025

Vote in CS42

Yes: 11 • No: 0

House vote • 6/2/2025

Item 158 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 79 • No: 0

legislature vote • 5/23/2025

Vote in CX25

Yes: 14 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/22/2025

Vote in CX33

Yes: 18 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 380, Statutes of 2025.

    10/6/2025Senate

  2. Approved by the Governor.

    10/6/2025legislature

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.

    9/15/2025legislature

  4. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3030.).

    9/8/2025House

  5. In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.

    9/4/2025House

  6. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2522.).

    9/4/2025Senate

  7. Ordered to special consent calendar.

    9/2/2025Senate

  8. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29).

    8/29/2025Senate

  9. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    8/29/2025Senate

  10. In committee: Referred to suspense file.

    8/18/2025Senate

  11. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

    7/17/2025Senate

  12. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 14).

    7/16/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.

    6/11/2025Senate

  14. In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

    6/3/2025Senate

  15. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 1851.)

    6/2/2025House

  16. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    5/27/2025House

  17. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 23).

    5/23/2025House

  18. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.

    4/30/2025House

  19. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

    4/24/2025House

  20. Read second time and amended.

    4/23/2025House

  21. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 22).

    4/22/2025House

  22. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

    4/21/2025House

  23. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

    4/10/2025House

  24. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

    3/25/2025House

  25. Referred to Com. on B. & P.

    3/3/2025House

Bill Text

  • Chaptered

    10/6/2025

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  • Enrolled

    9/10/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    7/17/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    4/23/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    4/10/2025

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  • Introduced

    2/18/2025

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