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CA AB1018: Automated decision systems must comply with new regulations, including specific transparency and accountability measures, impact assessments, and documentation requirements.
If you operate automated decision systems in California, you must comply with Civil and Government Code amendments by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
State
California
Bill Number
AB1018
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Sep 13, 2025
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?▼
Introduced— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Automated decision systems are regulated under this CA bill, with specific transparency and accountability measures, impact assessments, and documentation requirements, along with amendments to the Civil Code, Government Code, and addition of Chapter 24.6 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code.
Key Provisions
Specific transparency and accountability measures, impact assessments, and documentation requirements.
Amendments to the Civil Code and Government Code.
Addition of Chapter 24.6 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, impacting regulation of automated decision systems.
Latest Legislative Action
Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Wiener.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 30)
Name
Role
Aguiar-Curry
Coauthor
Aroner
Coauthor
Bauer-Kahan
Author
Bryan
Coauthor
Campbell
Author
Chiu
Coauthor
Cogdill
Coauthor
Conway
Author
Cooper
Author
Cox
Author
Dodd
Coauthor
Donnelly
Author
Emmerson
Author
Escutia
Coauthor
Flora
Author
Frazier
Author
Gabriel
Author
Hauser
Author
Hill
Author
Koretz
Coauthor
Liu
Author
McPherson
Coauthor
Medina
Coauthor
Nakanishi
Author
Ortega
Coauthor
Padilla
Coauthor
Reyes
Author
Ward
Coauthor
Wiggins
Coauthor
Wyland
Coauthor
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 7)
Do pass ·
Aug 29, 2025
5 Yea 2 NayPassed ✓
Placed on suspense file ·
Aug 18, 2025
7 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Jul 15, 2025
11 Yea 2 NayPassed ✓
AB 1018 Bauer-Kahan Assembly Third Reading ·
Jun 3, 2025
50 Yea 16 Nay 13 OtherPassed ✓
Do pass. ·
May 23, 2025
10 Yea 3 Nay 2 OtherPassed ✓
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Apr 29, 2025
8 Yea 3 Nay 1 OtherPassed ✓
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] ·
Apr 22, 2025
9 Yea 3 Nay 3 OtherPassed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Conduct initial performance evaluation and impact assessment for covered ADS Who: Developers Deadline: By January 1, 2027 Penalty: Potential civil action by the Attorney General
Provide disclosures to individuals affected by consequential decisions Who: Deployers Deadline: Ongoing after deployment Penalty: Potential civil action for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
Enhanced with gpt-4o & verified with gpt-4o. Previous score: 85%. The bill includes specific transparency and accountability measures, impact assessments, documentation requirements, exclusions, and performance summary requirements. It amends the Civil Code and Government Code, and adds Chapter 24.6 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, which impacts the regulation of automated decision systems by establishing clear guidelines and oversight mechanisms.
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