Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Finally, providers must undergo annual independent audits at their own expense and submit audit reports to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Prohibits Certain Providers From Engaging in Specified Advertising, Data Practices, and Deceptive Design.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

Oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - The measure establishes the California Public Benefit AI Accountability Commission as an independent, seven-member body within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and authorizes the D OJ to exercise the commission ’s authority and duties on an interim basis until the commission becomes fully operational.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

Oversight of certain frontier artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - The measure could also increase workload and costs for the Department of Justice and the courts, including enforcement of civil penalties, defense of commission action s, and private civil actions authorized by the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-034

Oversight of certain nonprofit charities and related entities. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - Department of Justice (DOJ) Regulates Nonprofit Charities in California. State law provides DOJ with authority to regulate nonprofit charities within the state in a few key ways. First, state law requires most nonprofit charities register and provide DOJ with certain information annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032