CA SB430: Local agencies: automated decision systems.

In one paragraph

California's SB 430 (2025-26 Regular Session) would have restricted how local agencies use an automated decision system to confer supportive services, permits or licenses. An output could not be the sole basis for an adverse eligibility or benefit determination, except as specified, and the agency would have had to verify accuracy and promote nondiscrimination. The bill was returned to the Secretary of the Senate under Joint Rule 56 on February 2, 2026 and did not pass.

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What it means for business

None: the bill died and never became law. It would have applied to local agencies, such as cities and counties, using automated decision systems; no direct duties for businesses.

Key provisions

1. 1Would add Chapter 5.7 (commencing with Section 51020) to the Government Code, covering local agency use of automated decision systems to confer supportive services, permits or licenses
2. 2Would bar using a system's output as the sole basis for an adverse eligibility or benefit determination affecting a person, except as specified
3. 3Local agency would have to verify the accuracy of outputs and promote nondiscrimination in its use, as specified
4. 4Governing board would have to provide audits or other quality-control review of outputs to ensure acceptable accuracy
5. 5Government Operations Agency could develop and publish guidance for local agency use of these systems, after notifying the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and would have to provide technical assistance on request
6. 6Status: returned to the Secretary of the Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56 on February 2, 2026; it never passed the Senate

Latest legislative action

Feb 2, 2026. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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