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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21 | AB 2925 | Amends Education Codes by Prohibiting Discrimination in Higher Education | Bill Passed - House (73 - 0) |
| 5/21 | AB 2930 | Establishes Compliance Requirements for Entities that Use AI as a Substantial Factor in Making Consequential Decisions | Bill Passed - House (50 - 14) |
| 5/21 | AB 1802 | Requires California Highway Patrol to Coordinate with the Department of Justice to Set Up Local Crime Task Committees in Areas Subject to High Crime Levels | Bill Passed - House (72 - 0) |
| 5/20 | AB 3279 | Requires the Committee of Bar Examiners to be Responsible for the Approval of Uncredited Law Schools that Offer a Juris Doctor Degree | Bill Passed - House (55 - 14) |
| 5/16 | AB 2865 | Authorizes K-12 Courses Over Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Disorders | Bill Passed - House (71 - 0) |
| 5/13 | AB 2309 | Authorizes City Attorneys to Prosecute Misdemenors | Bill Passed - House (50 - 6) |
| 4/29 | AB 3024 | Expands the Definition of Intimidation by Threat of Violence | Bill Passed - House (61 - 3) |