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California Governor signs over 20 AI‑related bills into law

signed US-CA

The new statutes impose broad AI transparency and safety obligations on providers, platforms, attorneys, and healthcare entities in California.

AI governance Children
Moderate 46 · Oct 6, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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California Governor signs three AI employment laws

signed US-CA

The new statutes impose AI governance, transparency, and privacy obligations on California employers.

AI governance Biometric
Moderate 46 · Oct 2, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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California SB 1119 signed into law regulating AI chatbots for minors

signed US-CA

California’s new chatbot law sets mandatory safeguards for AI interactions with children, marking a key regulatory step in AI governance.

AI governance Children
Moderate 52 · Sep 23, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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New York may ban price discrimination based on income, age, and race

proposed US-NY

Potential ban on price discrimination could reshape data-driven pricing and privacy practices.

Legislation Privacy
Low 32 · Sep 22, 2026 · EPIC
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California SB 976 restricts teen social media feed recommendations, challenged as unconstitutional

announced US-CA

The law could reshape how platforms deliver content to minors, raising significant free speech and parental consent issues.

Children Legislation
Low 30 · Sep 17, 2026 · EFF updates
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California legislature passes three AI employment bills pending Governor's signature

passed US-CA

These bills aim to curb AI-driven employment decisions and surveillance, enhancing employee protections and transparency.

AI governance Biometric
Moderate 45 · Sep 15, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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California Legislature passes SB 690 to limit pen register lawsuits under CIPA

passed US-CA

The bill removes private rights of action for website pen register claims, potentially affecting many pending lawsuits.

Legislation Privacy
Moderate 45 · Sep 14, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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California Governor signs AB 2071 and AB 2298 to add digital literacy and cybersecurity to school curricula

signed US-CA

The new laws mandate digital literacy and cybersecurity instruction for students, addressing online safety and privacy.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 39 · Sep 11, 2026 · EFF updates
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California AB 1709, a ban on social media for under‑16, signed into law

signed US-CA

The law restricts minors' access to social media and raises privacy and free‑speech concerns.

Children Data governance
Moderate 41 · Sep 10, 2026 · EFF updates
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