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AI Summary
CA SB579: Establishes a working group on AI and mental health, adding Section 12817 to the Government Code. Appointment process and repeal conditions to be confirmed.
Business Impact
If you operate in mental health services in California, you must engage with the new AI working group by its formation date or risk missing critical insights.
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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
Mental health and artificial intelligence working group — Track this CA bill at AI Laws by State. The group will include experts in AI and mental health, tasked with evaluating AI's impact on mental health services. Appointment details and duties to be confirmed.
Key Provisions
- Add Section 12817 to the Government Code
- Establish a working group on AI and mental health
- The group will consist of members with expertise in AI and mental health
- The group is tasked with assessing AI's role in mental health services. Appointment process and repeal conditions to be confirmed
Latest Legislative Action
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 17)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alarcon | Author |
| Allen | Author |
| Berryhill | Author |
| Beverly | Author |
| Cristina Garcia | Coauthor |
Roll Call Votes
Placed on suspense file ·
Apr 21, 2025
6 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Mar 25, 2025
12 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Engage with the working group on mental health and AI.
Who: Mental health service providers and AI developers.
Deadline: By the formation date of the working group.
Penalty: Potential loss of access to critical guidelines and best practices.
Who: Mental health service providers and AI developers.
Deadline: By the formation date of the working group.
Penalty: Potential loss of access to critical guidelines and best practices.
Full Legal Analysis
The bill seeks to amend the Government Code by adding Section 12817. It establishes a working group with expertise in AI and mental health. The appointment process, specific duties, timeline, number of members, diversity requirements, and whether the group will develop guidelines are to be verified once the full bill text is available. The conditions under which Section 12817 will be repealed are also to be confirmed.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View SB579 on official legislature website →
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