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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | AB 1 | Establishes the Security Operations Center | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 0) |
| 6/02 | SB 495 | Expands Procedures for Health Care Provider Credentialing And Prior Authorization, and Expands the Gold Card Exemption Program | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| 5/21 | AB 406 | Prohibits School Counselors, Psychologists and Social Workers from Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Provide Care | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1) |
| 5/21 | AB 325 | Prohibits Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Make Final Decisions on Planning Emergency Responses and Allocating Resources | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0) |
| 4/22 | SB 128 | Prohibits Health Insurers from Using or Relying on Artificial Intelligence to Deny a Request for Prior Authorization | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5) |
| 3/16 | AB 110 | Requires Lobbyists to Register with the Legislature | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
| 5/23 | AB 440 | Extends Voter Registration Period | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10) |