Law enforcement agencies: artificial intelligence.

Senator Arreguín's legislation establishes comprehensive requirements for California law enforcement agencies using artificial intelligence to generate official reports. The measure requires agencies to implement policies ensuring that AI-generated reports include specific disclosures on each page identifying the AI programs used, along with a statement indicating the report was written fully or partially using artificial intelligence.

Under the proposed requirements, law enforcement officers or agency members must sign the final AI-generated reports, either physically or electronically, verifying they have reviewed the contents and attesting to their accuracy. The first draft of any AI-generated report must be retained for the same duration as the final version, though only the final report constitutes an official statement. AI programs used in report generation must maintain audit trails documenting the identity of personnel using the system and any audio or video footage incorporated into the reports.

The bill defines artificial intelligence systems within the scope of law enforcement reporting as those that automatically draft narratives based on footage from vehicle cameras or body-worn devices, as well as systems that enhance officer-dictated reports using generative AI. Local agencies may receive state reimbursement for costs associated with implementing these new requirements, subject to determination by the Commission on State Mandates.