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California · SB579 · 2025 session

Mental health and artificial intelligence working group.

FailedReturned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56 · Feb 2, 2026

In plain language

Creates a temporary working group in California to study the intersection of mental health and artificial intelligence. The bill adds a time-limited section to the Government Code establishing a working group to examine AI's role in mental health services, supports, or risks. The group sunsets after completing its study and report.

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Legislative history

11 actions · newest first
  1. Feb 2, 2026SenateReturned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
  2. May 23, 2025SenateMay 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
  3. May 16, 2025SenateSet for hearing May 23.
  4. Apr 21, 2025SenateApril 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
  5. Apr 4, 2025SenateSet for hearing April 21.
  6. Mar 26, 2025SenateRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.