As amended 5/18/2026: - Requires the PUC to adopt standards governing the use by electric or gas utilities' of artificial intelligence models to provide service to their customers. - Requires gas and electric utilities to file plans with the PUC if they intend to use AI models to manage services. - Authorizes the PUC to bar utilities from deploying AI to provide electric or gas service. - Requires community aggregators using AI to adopt policies regarding its use. - Note: 4/22/26 amendments remove references to "high-risk automated decision systems" and removes sections concerning job losses due to AI systems.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 28, 2026 | — | Ordered to inactive file on request of Senator McNerney. |
May 19, 2026 | — | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
May 18, 2026 | — | Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
May 18, 2026 | — | From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (May 14). |
May 14, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Appropriations |
May 8, 2026 | — | Set for hearing May 14. |
May 4, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Appropriations |
May 4, 2026 | — | May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Last Action | May 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 29, 2026 |