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AI Summary
AB2269 mandates businesses using automated decision systems in California to assess and report on their impact, focusing on bias and discrimination.
Business Impact
If you use ADS in California, you must assess and report its impact by March 1, 2022, or face civil penalties.
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
AB2269 introduces the Automated Decision Systems Accountability Act of 2020, requiring businesses in California to evaluate and report on the impact of their automated decision systems, particularly concerning bias and discrimination against protected classes.
Key Provisions
- 1798.400: Establishes the Automated Decision Systems Accountability Act of 2020.
- 1798.401: Defines 'automated decision system' and 'ADS impact assessment'.
- 1798.402: Requires businesses to conduct ADS impact assessments and submit annual reports.
- 1798.403: Establishes an Automated Decision Systems Advisory Task Force.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin Chau D | Sponsor | HD-049 |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure transparency in automated decision-making processes.
Who: Businesses using automated decision systems.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses using automated decision systems.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Provide disclosures to individuals affected by automated decisions.
Who: Businesses utilizing automated systems.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses utilizing automated systems.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
Assembly Bill 2269, introduced by Assembly Member Chau, proposes the addition of Title 1.81.8 to the California Civil Code, known as the Automated Decision Systems Accountability Act of 2020. This bill requires businesses in California that provide automated decision systems (ADS) to conduct impact assessments. These assessments must evaluate the ADS for bias, discrimination, and other impacts on protected classes as defined in Section 12940 of the Government Code. Businesses must submit annual reports to the Department of Business Oversight summarizing these assessments. The department is tasked with developing reporting procedures by January 1, 2022, and establishing an advisory task force by March 1, 2022. Non-compliance with reporting requirements will result in a civil penalty. The bill does not specify the exact penalties but mandates written notice and a 60-day compliance period.
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