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California · SB1248 · 2025 session

State agencies: automated decision systems.

IntroducedMay 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission · May 14, 2026

In plain language

Requires state agencies in California to follow specific rules when procuring and using automated decision systems. The bill adds new Government Code provisions establishing standards for how state entities evaluate, adopt, and oversee automated decision tools used in public services. It applies to California state agencies rather than local governments.

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Legislative history

11 actions · newest first
  1. May 14, 2026SenateMay 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
  2. May 8, 2026SenateSet for hearing May 14.
  3. May 4, 2026SenateMay 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
  4. Apr 24, 2026SenateSet for hearing May 4.
  5. Apr 21, 2026SenateFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3958.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
  6. Apr 13, 2026SenateSet for hearing April 15.