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SB 579: Mental health and artificial intelligence working group.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What SB 579 does, verified February 3, 2026

The bill establishes a mental health and artificial intelligence working group to evaluate the role of AI in mental health settings. The group will consist of various stakeholder groups, including health organizations and academic institutions, and will conduct at least 3 public meetings. The group's report on its findings will be due by July 1, 2028, and a follow-up report will be issued by January 1, 2030. The bill will require the appointment of a working group by July 1, 2026, and will be repealed by July 1, 2031.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
Recent actions11 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
May. 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
May. 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
Apr. 21, 2025April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Apr. 04, 2025Set for hearing April 21.
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