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AI Summary
AB3058 establishes a pilot program to provide $1,000 monthly to individuals unemployed due to AI or automation, effective until January 1, 2029.
Business Impact
If you employ workers replaced by AI, they may qualify for CalUBI benefits; no direct action required from employers.
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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
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What This Means
AB3058 introduces the California Unconditional Benefit Income Pilot Program, offering financial support to those unemployed due to automation or AI. The program provides $1,000 monthly for 12 months to eligible individuals, aiming to mitigate the economic impact of technological advancements.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the CalUBI Pilot Program (Section 4800).
- Provides $1,000 monthly for 12 months to eligible individuals (Section 4801(c)).
- Requires regulations by January 1, 2026 (Section 4802).
- Exempts program income from state taxes (Section 4803).
- Mandates a legislative report by December 31, 2028 (Section 4804).
Latest Legislative Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Low D | Sponsor | HD-026 |
Compliance Checklist
Participate in the pilot program for unconditional benefits.
Who: Employers replacing jobs with AI
Deadline: Not specified
Who: Employers replacing jobs with AI
Deadline: Not specified
Full Legal Analysis
Assembly Bill 3058, introduced by Assembly Member Low, proposes the establishment of the California Unconditional Benefit Income (CalUBI) Pilot Program. This program is designed to assist individuals who have become unemployed due to automation or artificial intelligence. The program, administered by the Employment Development Department, will provide $1,000 monthly for up to 12 months to eligible individuals who have exhausted their unemployment benefits. The eligibility criteria include being identified as unemployed due to automation or AI and having received the maximum unemployment compensation benefits. The program is set to begin distributing benefits by January 1, 2027, and will cease new distributions after January 1, 2028. The bill mandates the department to adopt necessary regulations by January 1, 2026, and submit a report with policy recommendations by December 31, 2028. Income from this program is exempt from state income taxes and does not affect eligibility for other state-administered programs. The bill will be repealed on January 1, 2029.
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