(e) (1) Beginning January 1, 2026, a developer of a covered model shall annually retain a third-party auditor that conducts audits consistent with best practices for auditors to perform an independent audit of compliance with the requirements of this section. (3) The auditor shall be granted access to unredacted materials as necessary to comply with the auditor’s obligations under this subdivision. (4) The auditor shall produce an audit report including all of the following: (A) A detailed assessment of the developer’s steps to comply with the requirements of this section. (B) If applicable, any identified instances of noncompliance with the requirements of this section, and any recommendations for how the developer can improve its policies and processes for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section. Unverified source (2024)