AB 1963: California State University and University of California: gene synthesis providers.

Existing law establishes the University of California, which is administered by the Regents of the University of California, and the California State University, which is administered by the Trustees of the California State University, as 2 of the segments of public postsecondary education in the state.

This bill would require the California State University, and request the University of California, to develop systemwide guidance for purchasing gene synthesis equipment or gene synthesis products from gene synthesis providers who prevent the misuse of synthetic genes and safeguard the benefits of gene synthesis technology while minimizing risk, and to consider including International Gene Synthesis Consortium (IGSC) criteria in their guidance.