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| 1 | + | Amended IN Senate March 22, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 398Introduced by Senator Wahab(Coauthor: Senator Limn)February 09, 2023An act to amend Section 890 of the Civil Code, relating to real property. An act to add and repeal Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15210) of Part 6 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to technology.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 398, as amended, Wahab. Residential property: rent skimming. Department of Justice: advanced technology: research.Existing law establishes the state Department of Justice under the direction and control of the Attorney General, and among other things, requires the department to control and eradicate organized crime within the state.Existing law establishes the Department of Technology, within the Government Operations Agency, under the supervision of the Director of Technology. Existing law requires the director to, among other things, provide technology direction to agency and department chief information officers to ensure the integration of statewide technology initiatives, compliance with information technology policies and standards, and the promotion of the alignment and effective management of information technology services. This bill, the Government Services Advanced Technology Act, would require the Department of Justice, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve state and local government services. The bill would require the research plan to include, among other things, an analysis of the potential benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence technology to assist disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and to assist individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2026, to provide a report to the Legislature on the findings of its research.Existing law defines rent skimming as the use of revenue from the rental of a parcel of residential property during the first year after acquiring the property without first applying the revenue or an equal amount to payments due on all mortgages or deeds of trust encumbering the property and as the receipt of revenue from the rental of residential real property without the consent of the property owner or owners agent, as specified. Existing law also defines multiple acts of rent skimming and person. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15210) is added to Part 6 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 4. Government Services Advanced Technology Act15210. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Government Services Advanced Technology Act.(b) The purpose of this act is to dedicate funds to research the feasibility and risks of using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence dialogue systems, to improve government services.15211. For the purposes of this chapter, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government.15212. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Department of Justice shall develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve government services.(b) The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impact on the equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following:(A) Virtual assistants powered by an artificial intelligence language system for unemployment and disability insurance to assist claimants in navigating the unemployment or disability insurance application process, answering questions, and providing real-time status updates.(B) A rental assistance chatbot to assist renters in finding affordable housing options, assist with the application process for rental assistance programs, and provide real-time updates on their application status.(C) Assisting disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and assisting with navigating the application process.(D) Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and process, and providing real-time updates on the status of their request.(E) Assisting individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs, such as food stamps, energy assistance, and child care assistance.(2) A review of best practices and case studies from other government entities using similar advanced technology and an assessment of their successes and failures.(3) A thorough cost-benefit analysis of implementing advanced technology in government services, including the costs of implementation, maintenance, and training, and the potential benefits and savings to government operations and the public.(4) Recommendations for effectively integrating advanced technology into government services, including guidelines for implementation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.(5) An analysis of any risks to individual privacy and recommendations for mitigating privacy issues in implementation.15213. On or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Justice shall provide a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the findings of its research conducted pursuant to this chapter.15214. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.SECTION 1.Section 890 of the Civil Code is amended to read:890.For purposes of this title, the following definitions shall apply: (a)(1)Rent skimming means using revenue received from the rental of a parcel of residential real property at any time during the first year after acquiring that property without first applying the revenue or an equivalent amount to the payments due on all mortgages and deeds of trust encumbering that property.(2)For purposes of this section, rent skimming also means receiving revenue from the rental of a parcel of residential real property where the person receiving that revenue, without the consent of the owner or owners agent, asserted possession or ownership of the residential property, whether under a false claim of title, by trespass, or any other unauthorized means, rented the property to another, and collected rents from the other person for the rental of the property. This paragraph does not apply to a tenant, subtenant, lessee, sublessee, or assignee, nor to any other hirer having a lawful occupancy interest in the residential dwelling.(b)Multiple acts of rent skimming means knowingly and willfully rent skimming with respect to each of five or more parcels of residential real property acquired within a two-year period.(c)Person means a natural person, form of business organization, its officers and directors, and a natural person who authorizes rent skimming or who, being in a position of control, fails to prevent another from rent skimming. | |
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| 3 | + | Amended IN Senate March 22, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 398Introduced by Senator Wahab(Coauthor: Senator Limn)February 09, 2023An act to amend Section 890 of the Civil Code, relating to real property. An act to add and repeal Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15210) of Part 6 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to technology.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 398, as amended, Wahab. Residential property: rent skimming. Department of Justice: advanced technology: research.Existing law establishes the state Department of Justice under the direction and control of the Attorney General, and among other things, requires the department to control and eradicate organized crime within the state.Existing law establishes the Department of Technology, within the Government Operations Agency, under the supervision of the Director of Technology. Existing law requires the director to, among other things, provide technology direction to agency and department chief information officers to ensure the integration of statewide technology initiatives, compliance with information technology policies and standards, and the promotion of the alignment and effective management of information technology services. This bill, the Government Services Advanced Technology Act, would require the Department of Justice, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve state and local government services. The bill would require the research plan to include, among other things, an analysis of the potential benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence technology to assist disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and to assist individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2026, to provide a report to the Legislature on the findings of its research.Existing law defines rent skimming as the use of revenue from the rental of a parcel of residential property during the first year after acquiring the property without first applying the revenue or an equal amount to payments due on all mortgages or deeds of trust encumbering the property and as the receipt of revenue from the rental of residential real property without the consent of the property owner or owners agent, as specified. Existing law also defines multiple acts of rent skimming and person. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO | |
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| 10 | 9 | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION | |
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| 16 | 15 | Introduced by Senator Wahab(Coauthor: Senator Limn)February 09, 2023 | |
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| 18 | 17 | Introduced by Senator Wahab(Coauthor: Senator Limn) | |
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| 21 | - | An act to add and repeal Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15210) of Part 6 of Division 3 of Title 2 | |
| 20 | + | An act to amend Section 890 of the Civil Code, relating to real property. An act to add and repeal Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15210) of Part 6 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to technology. | |
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| 23 | 22 | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 25 | 24 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 27 | - | SB 398, as amended, Wahab. Department of Justice | |
| 26 | + | SB 398, as amended, Wahab. Residential property: rent skimming. Department of Justice: advanced technology: research. | |
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| 29 | - | Existing law establishes the state Department of Justice under the direction and control of the Attorney General, and among other things, requires the department to control and eradicate organized crime within the state.Existing law establishes the Department of Technology, within the Government Operations Agency, under the supervision of the Director of Technology. Existing law requires the director to, among other things, provide technology direction to agency and department chief information officers to ensure the integration of statewide technology initiatives, compliance with information technology policies and standards, and the promotion of the alignment and effective management of information technology services. | |
| 28 | + | Existing law establishes the state Department of Justice under the direction and control of the Attorney General, and among other things, requires the department to control and eradicate organized crime within the state.Existing law establishes the Department of Technology, within the Government Operations Agency, under the supervision of the Director of Technology. Existing law requires the director to, among other things, provide technology direction to agency and department chief information officers to ensure the integration of statewide technology initiatives, compliance with information technology policies and standards, and the promotion of the alignment and effective management of information technology services. This bill, the Government Services Advanced Technology Act, would require the Department of Justice, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve state and local government services. The bill would require the research plan to include, among other things, an analysis of the potential benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence technology to assist disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and to assist individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2026, to provide a report to the Legislature on the findings of its research.Existing law defines rent skimming as the use of revenue from the rental of a parcel of residential property during the first year after acquiring the property without first applying the revenue or an equal amount to payments due on all mortgages or deeds of trust encumbering the property and as the receipt of revenue from the rental of residential real property without the consent of the property owner or owners agent, as specified. Existing law also defines multiple acts of rent skimming and person. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions. | |
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| 31 | 30 | Existing law establishes the state Department of Justice under the direction and control of the Attorney General, and among other things, requires the department to control and eradicate organized crime within the state. | |
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| 32 | + | Existing law establishes the Department of Technology, within the Government Operations Agency, under the supervision of the Director of Technology. Existing law requires the director to, among other things, provide technology direction to agency and department chief information officers to ensure the integration of statewide technology initiatives, compliance with information technology policies and standards, and the promotion of the alignment and effective management of information technology services. | |
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| 34 | + | This bill, the Government Services Advanced Technology Act, would require the Department of Justice, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve state and local government services. The bill would require the research plan to include, among other things, an analysis of the potential benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence technology to assist disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and to assist individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2026, to provide a report to the Legislature on the findings of its research. | |
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| 36 | + | Existing law defines rent skimming as the use of revenue from the rental of a parcel of residential property during the first year after acquiring the property without first applying the revenue or an equal amount to payments due on all mortgages or deeds of trust encumbering the property and as the receipt of revenue from the rental of residential real property without the consent of the property owner or owners agent, as specified. Existing law also defines multiple acts of rent skimming and person. | |
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| 35 | - | Existing law establishes the Department of Technology, within the Government Operations Agency, under the supervision of the Director of Technology. Existing law requires the director to, among other things, provide technology direction to agency and department chief information officers to ensure the integration of statewide technology initiatives, compliance with information technology policies and standards, and the promotion of the alignment and effective management of information technology services. Under existing law, the department is responsible for the approval and oversight of information technology projects. Existing law requires the department to submit various reports to the Legislature, including an annual information technology strategic plan that guides the acquisition, management, and use of information technology by state agencies. | |
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| 37 | - | This bill, the Government Services Advanced Technology Act, Artificial Intelligence for California Research Act, would require the Department of Justice, Technology, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve state and local government services. The bill would require the research plan to include, among other things, an analysis of the potential benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence technology to assist disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and to assist individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs. in government services, as specified. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2026, to provide a report to the Legislature on the findings of its research. | |
| 40 | + | This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions. | |
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| 43 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section | |
| 48 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15210) is added to Part 6 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 4. Government Services Advanced Technology Act15210. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Government Services Advanced Technology Act.(b) The purpose of this act is to dedicate funds to research the feasibility and risks of using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence dialogue systems, to improve government services.15211. For the purposes of this chapter, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government.15212. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Department of Justice shall develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve government services.(b) The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impact on the equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following:(A) Virtual assistants powered by an artificial intelligence language system for unemployment and disability insurance to assist claimants in navigating the unemployment or disability insurance application process, answering questions, and providing real-time status updates.(B) A rental assistance chatbot to assist renters in finding affordable housing options, assist with the application process for rental assistance programs, and provide real-time updates on their application status.(C) Assisting disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and assisting with navigating the application process.(D) Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and process, and providing real-time updates on the status of their request.(E) Assisting individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs, such as food stamps, energy assistance, and child care assistance.(2) A review of best practices and case studies from other government entities using similar advanced technology and an assessment of their successes and failures.(3) A thorough cost-benefit analysis of implementing advanced technology in government services, including the costs of implementation, maintenance, and training, and the potential benefits and savings to government operations and the public.(4) Recommendations for effectively integrating advanced technology into government services, including guidelines for implementation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.(5) An analysis of any risks to individual privacy and recommendations for mitigating privacy issues in implementation.15213. On or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Justice shall provide a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the findings of its research conducted pursuant to this chapter.15214. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.SECTION 1.Section 890 of the Civil Code is amended to read:890.For purposes of this title, the following definitions shall apply: (a)(1)Rent skimming means using revenue received from the rental of a parcel of residential real property at any time during the first year after acquiring that property without first applying the revenue or an equivalent amount to the payments due on all mortgages and deeds of trust encumbering that property.(2)For purposes of this section, rent skimming also means receiving revenue from the rental of a parcel of residential real property where the person receiving that revenue, without the consent of the owner or owners agent, asserted possession or ownership of the residential property, whether under a false claim of title, by trespass, or any other unauthorized means, rented the property to another, and collected rents from the other person for the rental of the property. This paragraph does not apply to a tenant, subtenant, lessee, sublessee, or assignee, nor to any other hirer having a lawful occupancy interest in the residential dwelling.(b)Multiple acts of rent skimming means knowingly and willfully rent skimming with respect to each of five or more parcels of residential real property acquired within a two-year period.(c)Person means a natural person, form of business organization, its officers and directors, and a natural person who authorizes rent skimming or who, being in a position of control, fails to prevent another from rent skimming. | |
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| 45 | 50 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 47 | 52 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 49 | - | SECTION 1. Section | |
| 54 | + | SECTION 1. Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15210) is added to Part 6 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 4. Government Services Advanced Technology Act15210. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Government Services Advanced Technology Act.(b) The purpose of this act is to dedicate funds to research the feasibility and risks of using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence dialogue systems, to improve government services.15211. For the purposes of this chapter, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government.15212. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Department of Justice shall develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve government services.(b) The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impact on the equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following:(A) Virtual assistants powered by an artificial intelligence language system for unemployment and disability insurance to assist claimants in navigating the unemployment or disability insurance application process, answering questions, and providing real-time status updates.(B) A rental assistance chatbot to assist renters in finding affordable housing options, assist with the application process for rental assistance programs, and provide real-time updates on their application status.(C) Assisting disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and assisting with navigating the application process.(D) Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and process, and providing real-time updates on the status of their request.(E) Assisting individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs, such as food stamps, energy assistance, and child care assistance.(2) A review of best practices and case studies from other government entities using similar advanced technology and an assessment of their successes and failures.(3) A thorough cost-benefit analysis of implementing advanced technology in government services, including the costs of implementation, maintenance, and training, and the potential benefits and savings to government operations and the public.(4) Recommendations for effectively integrating advanced technology into government services, including guidelines for implementation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.(5) An analysis of any risks to individual privacy and recommendations for mitigating privacy issues in implementation.15213. On or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Justice shall provide a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the findings of its research conducted pursuant to this chapter.15214. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 56 | + | SECTION 1. Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15210) is added to Part 6 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: | |
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| 60 | + | CHAPTER 4. Government Services Advanced Technology Act15210. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Government Services Advanced Technology Act.(b) The purpose of this act is to dedicate funds to research the feasibility and risks of using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence dialogue systems, to improve government services.15211. For the purposes of this chapter, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government.15212. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Department of Justice shall develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve government services.(b) The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impact on the equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following:(A) Virtual assistants powered by an artificial intelligence language system for unemployment and disability insurance to assist claimants in navigating the unemployment or disability insurance application process, answering questions, and providing real-time status updates.(B) A rental assistance chatbot to assist renters in finding affordable housing options, assist with the application process for rental assistance programs, and provide real-time updates on their application status.(C) Assisting disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and assisting with navigating the application process.(D) Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and process, and providing real-time updates on the status of their request.(E) Assisting individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs, such as food stamps, energy assistance, and child care assistance.(2) A review of best practices and case studies from other government entities using similar advanced technology and an assessment of their successes and failures.(3) A thorough cost-benefit analysis of implementing advanced technology in government services, including the costs of implementation, maintenance, and training, and the potential benefits and savings to government operations and the public.(4) Recommendations for effectively integrating advanced technology into government services, including guidelines for implementation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.(5) An analysis of any risks to individual privacy and recommendations for mitigating privacy issues in implementation.15213. On or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Justice shall provide a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the findings of its research conducted pursuant to this chapter.15214. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 62 | + | CHAPTER 4. Government Services Advanced Technology Act15210. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Government Services Advanced Technology Act.(b) The purpose of this act is to dedicate funds to research the feasibility and risks of using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence dialogue systems, to improve government services.15211. For the purposes of this chapter, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government.15212. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Department of Justice shall develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve government services.(b) The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impact on the equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following:(A) Virtual assistants powered by an artificial intelligence language system for unemployment and disability insurance to assist claimants in navigating the unemployment or disability insurance application process, answering questions, and providing real-time status updates.(B) A rental assistance chatbot to assist renters in finding affordable housing options, assist with the application process for rental assistance programs, and provide real-time updates on their application status.(C) Assisting disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and assisting with navigating the application process.(D) Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and process, and providing real-time updates on the status of their request.(E) Assisting individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs, such as food stamps, energy assistance, and child care assistance.(2) A review of best practices and case studies from other government entities using similar advanced technology and an assessment of their successes and failures.(3) A thorough cost-benefit analysis of implementing advanced technology in government services, including the costs of implementation, maintenance, and training, and the potential benefits and savings to government operations and the public.(4) Recommendations for effectively integrating advanced technology into government services, including guidelines for implementation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.(5) An analysis of any risks to individual privacy and recommendations for mitigating privacy issues in implementation.15213. On or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Justice shall provide a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the findings of its research conducted pursuant to this chapter.15214. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 59 | - | 11546.8. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the Artificial Intelligence for California Research Act.(b) The purpose of this section is to dedicate funds to research the feasibility and risks of using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence dialogue systems, to improve government services.(c) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Department of Technology shall develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve government services.(d) The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impacts on equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following:(A) Virtual assistants powered by an artificial intelligence language system for unemployment and disability insurance to assist claimants in navigating the unemployment or disability insurance application process, answering questions, and providing real-time status updates.(B) A rental assistance chatbot to assist renters in finding affordable housing options, assist with the application process for rental assistance programs, and provide real-time updates on their application status.(C) Assisting disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and assisting with navigating the application process.(D) Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and processes, and providing real-time updates on the status of their requests.(E) Assisting individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs, such as food stamps, energy assistance, and childcare assistance.(2) A review of best practices and case studies from other government entities using similar advanced technology and an assessment of their successes and failures.(3) A thorough cost-benefit analysis of implementing advanced technology in government services, including the costs of implementation, maintenance, and training, and the potential benefits and savings to government operations and the public.(4) Recommendations for effectively integrating advanced technology into government services, including guidelines for implementation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.(5) An analysis of any risks to individual privacy and recommendations for mitigating privacy issues in implementation.(e) On or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Technology shall provide a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the findings of its research conducted pursuant to this section.(f) For the purposes of this section, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government.(g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 68 | + | 15210. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Government Services Advanced Technology Act.(b) The purpose of this act is to dedicate funds to research the feasibility and risks of using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence dialogue systems, to improve government services. | |
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| 72 | + | 15210. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Government Services Advanced Technology Act. | |
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| 65 | - | (b) The purpose of this | |
| 74 | + | (b) The purpose of this act is to dedicate funds to research the feasibility and risks of using advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence dialogue systems, to improve government services. | |
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| 76 | + | 15211. For the purposes of this chapter, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government. | |
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| 69 | - | (d) The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following: | |
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| 71 | - | (1) An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impacts on equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following: | |
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| 80 | + | 15211. For the purposes of this chapter, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government. | |
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| 82 | + | 15212. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Department of Justice shall develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve government services.(b) The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impact on the equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following:(A) Virtual assistants powered by an artificial intelligence language system for unemployment and disability insurance to assist claimants in navigating the unemployment or disability insurance application process, answering questions, and providing real-time status updates.(B) A rental assistance chatbot to assist renters in finding affordable housing options, assist with the application process for rental assistance programs, and provide real-time updates on their application status.(C) Assisting disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and assisting with navigating the application process.(D) Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and process, and providing real-time updates on the status of their request.(E) Assisting individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs, such as food stamps, energy assistance, and child care assistance.(2) A review of best practices and case studies from other government entities using similar advanced technology and an assessment of their successes and failures.(3) A thorough cost-benefit analysis of implementing advanced technology in government services, including the costs of implementation, maintenance, and training, and the potential benefits and savings to government operations and the public.(4) Recommendations for effectively integrating advanced technology into government services, including guidelines for implementation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.(5) An analysis of any risks to individual privacy and recommendations for mitigating privacy issues in implementation. | |
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| 86 | + | 15212. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Department of Justice shall develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve government services. | |
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| 88 | + | (b) The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following: | |
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| 90 | + | (1) An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impact on the equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following: | |
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| 73 | 92 | (A) Virtual assistants powered by an artificial intelligence language system for unemployment and disability insurance to assist claimants in navigating the unemployment or disability insurance application process, answering questions, and providing real-time status updates. | |
| 74 | 93 | ||
| 75 | 94 | (B) A rental assistance chatbot to assist renters in finding affordable housing options, assist with the application process for rental assistance programs, and provide real-time updates on their application status. | |
| 76 | 95 | ||
| 77 | 96 | (C) Assisting disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and assisting with navigating the application process. | |
| 78 | 97 | ||
| 79 | - | (D) Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and | |
| 98 | + | (D) Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and process, and providing real-time updates on the status of their request. | |
| 80 | 99 | ||
| 81 | 100 | (E) Assisting individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs, such as food stamps, energy assistance, and child care assistance. | |
| 82 | 101 | ||
| 83 | 102 | (2) A review of best practices and case studies from other government entities using similar advanced technology and an assessment of their successes and failures. | |
| 84 | 103 | ||
| 85 | 104 | (3) A thorough cost-benefit analysis of implementing advanced technology in government services, including the costs of implementation, maintenance, and training, and the potential benefits and savings to government operations and the public. | |
| 86 | 105 | ||
| 87 | 106 | (4) Recommendations for effectively integrating advanced technology into government services, including guidelines for implementation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation. | |
| 88 | 107 | ||
| 89 | 108 | (5) An analysis of any risks to individual privacy and recommendations for mitigating privacy issues in implementation. | |
| 90 | 109 | ||
| 91 | - | ||
| 110 | + | 15213. On or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Justice shall provide a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the findings of its research conducted pursuant to this chapter. | |
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| 93 | - | (f) For the purposes of this section, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government. | |
| 94 | 112 | ||
| 95 | - | (g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 114 | + | 15213. On or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Justice shall provide a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the findings of its research conducted pursuant to this chapter. | |
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| 116 | + | 15214. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 120 | + | 15214. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 102 | - | ||
| 103 | - | (a)This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Government Services Advanced Technology Act. | |
| 126 | + | For purposes of this title, the following definitions shall apply: | |
| 104 | 127 | ||
| 105 | 128 | ||
| 106 | 129 | ||
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| 130 | + | (a)(1)Rent skimming means using revenue received from the rental of a parcel of residential real property at any time during the first year after acquiring that property without first applying the revenue or an equivalent amount to the payments due on all mortgages and deeds of trust encumbering that property. | |
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| 111 | - | ||
| 112 | - | ||
| 113 | - | For the purposes of this chapter, government services means public benefits provided by the state or a local government. | |
| 134 | + | (2)For purposes of this section, rent skimming also means receiving revenue from the rental of a parcel of residential real property where the person receiving that revenue, without the consent of the owner or owners agent, asserted possession or ownership of the residential property, whether under a false claim of title, by trespass, or any other unauthorized means, rented the property to another, and collected rents from the other person for the rental of the property. This paragraph does not apply to a tenant, subtenant, lessee, sublessee, or assignee, nor to any other hirer having a lawful occupancy interest in the residential dwelling. | |
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| 119 | - | (a)Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Department of Justice shall develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to study the feasibility of using advanced technology to improve government services. | |
| 138 | + | (b)Multiple acts of rent skimming means knowingly and willfully rent skimming with respect to each of five or more parcels of residential real property acquired within a two-year period. | |
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| 123 | - | (b)The research plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following: | |
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| 125 | - | ||
| 126 | - | ||
| 127 | - | (1)An analysis of the potential benefits and risks, including the impact on the equity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, of using artificial intelligence technology in different government services, including the use of artificial intelligence for each of the following: | |
| 128 | - | ||
| 129 | - | ||
| 130 | - | ||
| 131 | - | (A)Virtual assistants powered by an artificial intelligence language system for unemployment and disability insurance to assist claimants in navigating the unemployment or disability insurance application process, answering questions, and providing real-time status updates. | |
| 132 | - | ||
| 133 | - | ||
| 134 | - | ||
| 135 | - | (B)A rental assistance chatbot to assist renters in finding affordable housing options, assist with the application process for rental assistance programs, and provide real-time updates on their application status. | |
| 136 | - | ||
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| 138 | - | ||
| 139 | - | (C)Assisting disaster victims in finding and applying for disaster relief funds and assisting with navigating the application process. | |
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| 141 | - | ||
| 142 | - | ||
| 143 | - | (D)Assisting individuals in making public records requests, providing information on the required documents and process, and providing real-time updates on the status of their request. | |
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| 145 | - | ||
| 146 | - | ||
| 147 | - | (E)Assisting individuals in determining their eligibility for various public benefits programs, such as food stamps, energy assistance, and child care assistance. | |
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| 149 | - | ||
| 150 | - | ||
| 151 | - | (2)A review of best practices and case studies from other government entities using similar advanced technology and an assessment of their successes and failures. | |
| 152 | - | ||
| 153 | - | ||
| 154 | - | ||
| 155 | - | (3)A thorough cost-benefit analysis of implementing advanced technology in government services, including the costs of implementation, maintenance, and training, and the potential benefits and savings to government operations and the public. | |
| 156 | - | ||
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| 158 | - | ||
| 159 | - | (4)Recommendations for effectively integrating advanced technology into government services, including guidelines for implementation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation. | |
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| 163 | - | (5)An analysis of any risks to individual privacy and recommendations for mitigating privacy issues in implementation. | |
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| 168 | - | ||
| 169 | - | On or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Justice shall provide a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the findings of its research conducted pursuant to this chapter. | |
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| 175 | - | This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. | |
| 142 | + | (c)Person means a natural person, form of business organization, its officers and directors, and a natural person who authorizes rent skimming or who, being in a position of control, fails to prevent another from rent skimming. |