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California · SB896 · 2023 session

Generative Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act.

EnactedChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 928, Statutes of 2024 · Sep 29, 2024

In plain language

Known as the Generative Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act, this bill requires California state agencies to conduct risk analyses before deploying generative AI tools and imposes accountability and transparency requirements on state use of the technology. It also addresses disclosure when residents interact with generative AI-powered government tools.

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Legislative history

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  1. Sep 29, 2024—Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 928, Statutes of 2024.
  2. Sep 29, 2024—Approved by the Governor.
  3. Sep 4, 2024—Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
  4. Aug 28, 2024SenateAssembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 5612.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
  5. Aug 27, 2024SenateOrdered to special consent calendar.
  6. Aug 26, 2024SenateIn Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.