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AI Summary
SB313 establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence within California's Department of Technology to guide AI use in state agencies.
Business Impact
If you provide AI solutions to state agencies, ensure compliance with disclosure and communication 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
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What This Means
SB313 creates the Office of Artificial Intelligence within the California Department of Technology. It mandates state agencies using AI to inform users of AI interactions and provide options for human communication.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence within the Department of Technology (Section 11549.82).
- Requires state agencies using AI to disclose AI interactions and provide human communication options (Section 11549.84).
Latest Legislative Action
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Dodd D | Sponsor | SD-003 |
| Melissa Hurtado D | Sponsor | SD-016 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Placed on suspense file ·
May 1, 2023
6 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Apr 18, 2023
11 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] ·
Apr 11, 2023
12 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI solutions meet new compliance standards.
Who: AI solution providers to state agencies
Deadline: Not specified
Who: AI solution providers to state agencies
Deadline: Not specified
Full Legal Analysis
SB313, known as the California AI-ware Act, establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence within the Department of Technology. This office is tasked with guiding the design, use, and deployment of AI systems by state agencies, ensuring compliance with state and federal privacy and civil liberties laws, minimizing bias, and promoting equitable outcomes. The bill requires state agencies using generative AI to communicate with individuals to clearly disclose the use of AI and provide instructions for direct human communication. The bill emphasizes fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI use, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics. It does not specify penalties or compliance requirements beyond these provisions.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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