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SB 524: Law enforcement agencies: artificial intelligence.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 6, 2025

What SB 524 does, verified December 6, 2025

This bill would require law enforcement agencies to maintain a policy to include specific information in official reports generated using artificial intelligence. The policy would require a disclosure statement and the signature of the officer or agency member who prepared the report. The bill would also require agencies to maintain an audit trail that identifies the person who used artificial intelligence to create a report and prohibit contractors from sharing or selling information provided by the agency. Additionally, the bill would define terms and establish procedures for reimbursement of costs mandated by the state.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 587, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-10)Alert me
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Oct. 10, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 587, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 10, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 22, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.
Sep. 10, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 28. Noes 10. Page 2803.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Sep. 08, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 50. Noes 17. Page 3005.) Ordered to the Senate.
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