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AB 1898: Workplace artificial intelligence tools.
What AB 1898 does, verified May 16, 2026
This bill requires employers to provide written notice to workers when artificial intelligence tools are used to make employment-related decisions or to surveil workers in the workplace. The notice must be given within a specified time and include information about the specific decisions affected by the use of the AI tool. Employers must also maintain an updated list of AI tools in use and their impact on jobs, which must be provided to workers annually. The bill establishes remedies and penalties for violations, including a maximum penalty of $500 per violation. Workers who have suffered damages can file a civil action for damages caused by the adverse action.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In committee: Held under submission. (2026-05-14)Alert me
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| May. 14, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 09, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96. |
| Mar. 25, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 10. Noes 3.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on JUD. |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P. |