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United States of America: Law on Law Enforcement Agencies and Artificial Intelligence (SB 524) enters into force

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Law on Law Enforcement Agencies and Artificial Intelligence (SB 524) enters into force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Law Enforcement Agencies and Artificial Intelligence (SB 524) enters into force, adding Section 13663 to the Penal Code to regulate the use of artificial intelligence by law enforcement agencies and their contracted ven…

Scope

Policy Area
Public procurement
Policy Instrument
Public procurement access
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-02-20
under deliberation

On 20 February 2025, Senate Bill 524 on law enforcement agencies and artificial intelligence was in…

2025-09-10
adopted

On 10 September 2025, the California State Legislature adopted Senate Bill 524 on law enforcement a…

2025-10-10
adopted

On 10 October 2025, the Governor of California signed Senate Bill 524 on law enforcement agencies a…

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Law Enforcement Agencies and Artificial Intelligence (SB 524) enters …