SB579California2025 sessionFailed / Dead
Mental health and artificial intelligence working group.
Plain-language summary
Creates a temporary working group in California to study the intersection of mental health and artificial intelligence. The bill adds a time-limited section to the Government Code establishing a working group to examine AI's role in mental health services, supports, or risks. The group sunsets after completing its study and report.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Feb 20, 2025
SIntroduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Feb 21, 2025
SFrom printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
Mar 5, 2025
SReferred to Com. on G.O.
Mar 7, 2025
SSet for hearing March 25.
Mar 25, 2025
SFrom committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0. Page 531.) (March 25).
Mar 26, 2025
SRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Apr 4, 2025
SSet for hearing April 21.
Apr 21, 2025
SApril 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
May 16, 2025
SSet for hearing May 23.
May 23, 2025
SMay 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Feb 2, 2026
SReturned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Failed / DeadFeb 2, 2026
Sponsors
SP
Sen. Steve Padilla (D)Prime sponsor
Sources
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