CA SB 579

Title: Mental health and artificial intelligence working group.
Author: Steve Padilla

Summary
SB 579, as amended, Padilla. Mental health and artificial intelligence working group. Existing law establishes the Government Operations Agency, which consists of several state entities, including, among others, the State Personnel Board, the Department of General Services, and the Office of Administrative Law. Under existing law, the Government Operations Agency is under the direction of an executive officer known as the Secretary of Government Operations, who is appointed by, and holds office at the pleasure of, the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.This bill would require the secretary, by July 1, 2026, to appoint a mental health and artificial intelligence working group, as specified, that would evaluate certain issues to determine the role of artificial intelligence in mental health settings. The bill would require the working group to take input from various stakeholder groups, including health organizations and academic institutions, and conduct at least 3 public meetings. The bill would require the working group to produce a report of its findings to the Legislature by July 1, 2028, and issue a followup report by January 1, 2030, as specified. The bill would repeal its provisions on July 1, 2031.

Status
May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

Bill Documents
CA SB 579 - 03/26/25 - Amended Senate
03/26/25 - CA SB 579 (03/26/25 - Amended Senate)