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California · AB2656 · 2025 session

Public employees: notice: artificial intelligence performing service within scope of work.

VetoedVetoed by Governor · Sep 30, 2026

In plain language

Requires public employers in California to give notice to employees and their unions when artificial intelligence would perform services within the scope of the employees' work. Adds protections tied to public employment to the Government Code.

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Legislative history

29 actions · newest first
  1. Sep 30, 2026AssemblyVetoed by Governor.
  2. Aug 31, 2026—Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
  3. Aug 25, 2026AssemblySenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 2. Page 6490.).
  4. Aug 24, 2026AssemblyIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
  5. Aug 24, 2026SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.).
  6. Aug 13, 2026SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.