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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | SB 848 | Establishes Protections for Students Against School Employee Misconduct | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
| 9/11 | SB 243 | Requires the Operator of an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot to Disclose that the Chatbot is Artificial Intelligence to Any User that is a Minor and to Maintain a Protocol for Preventing the Production of Suicidal Ideation, Suicide, or Self-Harm Content | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 3) |
| 9/10 | AB 1064 | Prohibits Individuals or Businesses from Providing "Companion Chatbots" | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
| 9/09 | AB 752 | Requires Daycare Centers to be Considered a Residential Use of Property When Colocated with Multifamily Housing | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| 7/14 | AB 379 | Increases Penalties for Prostitution Violations | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2) |
| 6/27 | SB 120 | Appropriates Funds for Early Childhood Education and Childcare | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |