AI Transparency and Governance Requirements
Summary
California Senate Bill SB1159, the Artificial Intelligence Transparency and Governance Act, has been introduced and awaits a hearing before the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee. The bill would establish new requirements for AI system transparency and governance practices applicable to businesses deploying AI in California. A committee hearing is scheduled for April 6, 2026.
What changed
California Senate Bill SB1159 has been introduced in the California Legislature, establishing a new framework for artificial intelligence transparency and governance. The bill targets businesses that develop, deploy, or use AI systems and would require disclosure of AI usage, algorithmic decision-making processes, and governance controls. The measure is currently at 25% progress, having been introduced and referred to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee.
The bill is scheduled for a committee hearing on April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Technology companies and employers using AI systems for employment decisions, consumer services, or automated decision-making should monitor this legislation closely. Businesses currently operating AI systems without documented governance frameworks should begin assessing their disclosure obligations and preparing for potential compliance requirements. The scope and specific requirements will be further defined as the bill advances through the legislative process.
What to do next
- Review current AI system deployments to identify affected systems and use cases
- Assess existing AI governance and disclosure practices against anticipated requirements
- Monitor legislative progress and prepare for potential committee hearing testimony or comment
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Bills Pending California Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee
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| State | Bill | Status | Summary/Title | Last Action
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| CA | SB1159 | Intro
25% | Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-27
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB1114 | Intro
25% | Data collection: sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status: disclosure.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-26
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB1106 | Intro
25% | Data brokers.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-26
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB930 | Intro
25% | Student Test Taker Privacy Protection Act: end-to-end encryption.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-26
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB957 | Intro
25% | Privacy: social media companies: administrative subpoenas: remedies.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-26
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB1000 | Intro
25% | California AI Transparency Act.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-26
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB1146 | Intro
25% | Advertisement claims: health-related consumer products and services: artificial intelligence.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-25
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB1248 | Intro
25% | State agencies: automated decision systems.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-24
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB1142 | Intro
25% | Digital Dignity Act.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-23
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB923 | Intro
25% | Consumer privacy requests: deletion request records and request submission methods.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-23
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB867 | Intro
25% | Toys: companion chatbots.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-16
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB1247 | Intro
25% | Social media platforms: child influencers.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-10
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB1050 | Intro
25% | False advertising: synthetic digital performers.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-03-10
[Hearing: Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
| CA | SB1104 | Intro
25% | California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: request submission methods.
[Detail] [Text] [Discuss] | 2026-02-26
To Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee |
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