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AI Summary
SB1159 proposes amendments to California's Government Code, including Sections 11121.5, 11342.575, 11370.1.5, and 54951.5, as confirmed by the official description.
Business Impact
If you use AI in governance, review changes to compliance requirements.
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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
Senate Bill 1159, introduced in California, seeks to amend specific sections of the Government Code, with amendments confirmed by the official description.
Key Provisions
- Amendment to Section 7920.520 of the Government Code
- Amendment to Section 11405.70 of the Government Code
- Amendment to Section 11500 of the Government Code
- Amendment to Section 82047 of the Government Code
- Amendment to Section 11121.5 of the Government Code
- Amendment to Section 11342.575 of the Government Code
- Amendment to Section 11370.1.5 of the Government Code
- Amendment to Section 54951.5 of the Government Code
- Amendment to Section 21066 of the Public Resources Code
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and JUD.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Akilah Weber Pierson D | Sponsor | SD-039 |
| Benjamin Allen D | Sponsor | SD-024 |
| Brian Jones R | Sponsor | SD-040 |
| Christopher Cabaldon D | Sponsor | SD-003 |
| Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R | Sponsor | SD-023 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Senate 3rd Reading SB1159 Cabaldon et al ·
May 4, 2026
38 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Apr 6, 2026
9 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection] ·
Mar 24, 2026
12 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI systems are not classified as 'persons' in public interactions.
Who: All governmental agencies interacting with the public.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance as the bill is enacted.
Penalty: No specific penalties outlined, but non-compliance may undermine public engagement.
Who: All governmental agencies interacting with the public.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance as the bill is enacted.
Penalty: No specific penalties outlined, but non-compliance may undermine public engagement.
Full Legal Analysis
Senate Bill 1159 aims to amend several sections of California's Government Code. The bill proposes amendments to Sections 7920.520, 11405.70, 11500, 82047, 11121.5, 11342.575, 11370.1.5, and 54951.5 of the Government Code, as well as Section 21066 of the Public Resources Code. Specific definitions and requirements will be confirmed once the full text is available.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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