In one paragraph
Vetoed. AB 2656 would have required California public employers to give a recognized employee organization at least 45 days' written notice before taking action to develop, purchase or require the use of generative AI to perform a service within the scope of work of a job classification it represents. Governor Newsom vetoed it on September 30, 2026, saying it would add redundant administrative layers for public agencies, slow even harmless tools, and that the issue is best handled through collective bargaining.
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What it means for business
None: vetoed September 30, 2026. California public employers have no new 45-day notice duty before adopting generative AI.
Key provisions
- Would have added Gov. Code § 3558.10, covering the public employers listed in Gov. Code § 3555.5(a)
- At least 45 days' written notice to a recognized employee organization before taking action to develop, purchase or require the use of generative AI to perform a service within the scope of work of a job classification it represents
- Generative AI and AI defined as in Gov. Code § 11549.64
- Vetoed September 30, 2026: the Governor said it would add redundant administrative layers for public agencies and slow the rollout of even innocuous tools, and that collective bargaining is the better venue
Latest legislative action
Sep 30, 2026. Vetoed by Governor.
Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Petrie-Norris | Author |
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