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AI Summary
SB366 mandates a study on AI's impact on worker well-being and job quality, with a report due by June 1, 2027.
Business Impact
If you employ workers in California, you must be aware of AI's impact on job quality by June 1, 2027.
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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
California's SB366 requires a study on the effects of artificial intelligence on employment, focusing on worker well-being and job quality. The responsible department or agency for the study is not specified here, and the report findings are due by June 1, 2027.
Key Provisions
- Requires a study on AI's impact on worker well-being and job quality.
- Report due to the Legislature by June 1, 2027.
- Conditions for repeal upon report submission not specified.
- Focus on various populations and state revenues not verified.
- Compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code not verified.
Latest Legislative Action
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D | Sponsor | SD-028 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Placed on suspense file ·
May 12, 2025
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Apr 30, 2025
4 Yea
1 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Labor, Public Employment and Retirement ] ·
Apr 8, 2025
13 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Submit findings of the AI impact study
Who: Department of General Services
Deadline: June 1, 2027
Penalty: Provisions will be repealed upon submission, no penalties specified.
Who: Department of General Services
Deadline: June 1, 2027
Penalty: Provisions will be repealed upon submission, no penalties specified.
Full Legal Analysis
SB366 requires a designated department or agency to evaluate the effects of artificial intelligence on various aspects of employment, including worker well-being and job quality. The study must be completed and a report submitted to the Legislature by June 1, 2027. The conditions for the repeal of the bill upon submission of the report are not specified here. There are no specified penalties for non-compliance as the bill primarily establishes a study rather than regulatory obligations. This bill is part of a growing trend in states to assess the implications of AI in the workplace, similar to initiatives in other jurisdictions aimed at understanding technology's impact on labor markets.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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