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CA SB 524

Law Enforcement Agencies: Artificial Intelligence

Requires law enforcement agencies to disclose when AI is used to write or assist in creating official police reports, maintain audit trails, and preserve AI-generated first drafts.

Jurisdiction

California

Enacted

Oct 10, 2025

Effective

Jan 1, 2026

Enforcement

State-mandated local program oversight

Signed October 10, 2025; effective January 1, 2026

California Legislative Information

Why It Matters

Sets transparency requirements for AI use in criminal justice documentation; may influence similar requirements in other government contexts

Recent Developments

Signed into law October 10, 2025 by Governor Newsom

At a Glance

Who Must Comply

  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Law enforcement officers
  • AI vendors providing services to law enforcement

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

  • Each page must identify AI programs used and state 'This report was written either fully or in part using artificial intelligence'
  • Officer signature required verifying review and accuracy of AI-generated content
  • First draft created by AI must be retained as long as the official report
  • Audit trail required identifying officers who used AI to create reports
  • AI vendors prohibited from sharing, selling, or using agency-provided information except for agency needs or court order

Compliance & Enforcement

Key Dates

Jan 1, 2026

All provisions take effect

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California

Focus Areas

Algorithmic accountability
Active safeguards required

Cite This

APA

California. (2025). Law Enforcement Agencies: Artificial Intelligence.

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Last updated January 27, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.