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AB 1018, explained

Automated decision systems.

Active In Floor Process · Author: Bauer-Kahan

In plain English

This bill would create rules for how state agencies can use automated decision systems—computer programs that use artificial intelligence or data analysis to make decisions that affect people. It would require developers and state agencies to follow certain steps before using these systems to make important decisions.

If this passes

What would actually change, according to the bill's official digest. No predictions, no opinions.

Who's lobbying this bill

96 organizations reported lobbying activity mentioning this bill. California disclosures don't say which side an organization is on, only that they paid to influence it. Amounts shown are payments to lobbying firms where the filing discloses them.

Intuit Inc.
paid to lobbying firms, quarters naming this bill · 5 filings
$245K
California Common Cause
paid to lobbying firms, quarters naming this bill · 5 filings
$226K
Rocket, Llc
paid to lobbying firms, quarters naming this bill · 4 filings
$192K
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