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SB 903 — CA, US

SB 903 is an AI governance legislation from CA, currently introduced. California SB 903 was introduced, focusing on artificial intelligence in mental health [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-07-02.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage
introduced
Bill status
introduced
Authority / governing body
California Legislature
Chamber
senate
Document type
legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — provisions would take effect upon enactment, with a noted future action date of 2026-07-02.

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Enforcement risk score

0
/ 100

Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation introduced 7/2/2026

California SB 903: Potential AI Regulation for Mental Health Professionals

California SB 903 was introduced, focusing on artificial intelligence in mental health [1].

This development initiates a new legislative discussion regarding AI governance standards for mental health applications.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — provisions would take effect upon enactment, with a noted future action date of 2026-07-02.

Primary source →

Frequently asked questions

What is SB 903?
California Senate Bill 903 (SB 903) has been introduced in the state legislature, addressing the use of artificial intelligence by mental health professionals [1]. This bill signals legislative interest in defining parameters and potential obligations for AI deployment within the mental health sector [1]. Its current status indicates it is moving through the initial stages of the legislative process, with a future action date noted for July 2, 2026 [1]. Primary source →
Why does SB 903 matter?
This development initiates a new legislative discussion regarding AI governance standards for mental health applications. Primary source →
Who does SB 903 affect?
Organizations that develop or deploy artificial intelligence systems within the mental health sector in California are within scope. This includes healthcare providers utilizing AI for diagnosis, treatment planning, patient monitoring, or administrative tasks related to mental health services. Deployers of AI tools, regardless of whether they are direct mental health practitioners, would also fall under scrutiny if their tools impact mental health care delivery. Primary source →
What are the key dates for SB 903?
No fixed deadline — provisions would take effect upon enactment, with a noted future action date of 2026-07-02. Primary source →
What is the current status of SB 903?
As of the last published update, SB 903 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for SB 903?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB903. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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