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AB 2656: Public employees: notice: artificial intelligence performing service within scope of work.
What AB 2656 does, verified August 25, 2026
<p>This bill requires certain state and local public employers to notify a recognized employee organization in writing at least 45 days before developing, purchasing, implementing, or utilizing generative artificial intelligence (genAI) for tasks within the scope of work covered by the employees' job classification. The notification is aimed at ensuring that state agencies consider potential impacts on workers when integrating genAI tools.</p>
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Last action: In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |