SB1248Introduced in the Senate
State agencies: automated decision systems.
Introduced by Christopher Cabaldon, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 12898) to Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to automated decision systems.
Where it stands
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
May 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Placed on suspense file · May 4, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
| Sabrina Cervantes | 31 | Yes |
| Kelly Seyarto | 32 | Yes |
| Laura Richardson | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
Referred to Coms. on G.O. and P., D.T., & C.P.
Set for hearing March 24.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 3658.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P.
Set for hearing April 15.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3958.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing May 4.
May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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