Local agencies: automated decision systems.
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Overview
This bill establishes guidelines for how local agencies like cities and counties can use automated decision systems to provide services like welfare, employment assistance, and building permits. It requires agencies to verify the accuracy of these systems, prevent bias, and ensure human oversight, prohibiting the use of automated system outputs as the sole basis for adverse decisions. The bill also directs the Government Operations Agency to develop guidance and provide technical assistance to local agencies on this topic.
Key provisions
- Requires local agencies to verify the accuracy of automated decision system outputs.
- Prohibits using automated system outputs as the sole basis for adverse eligibility or benefit determinations.
- Mandates human review of automated system outputs before adverse actions are taken.
- Requires local agencies to promote nondiscrimination in the use of automated decision systems.
- Authorizes the Government Operations Agency to develop and provide guidance on automated decision systems.
- Requires the Government Operations Agency to notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee before issuing guidance.
- Defines key terms related to automated decision systems, including ‘artificial intelligence’ and ‘automated decision system.’
- Requires local agencies to safeguard personal information used by automated decision systems.
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