On Aug. 27, CAL LEG passed bill re announcing use of artificial voices.
CAL LEG passed bill AB 2905 re automatic dialing-announcing devices, artificial voices.
Autodialing devices must notify consumers if prerecorded message uses artificial voice.
Artificial Voices
Bill amends CAL LEG 1-2-10-1-2874 of the Public Utilities Code to require calls with announcements to disclose if the prerecorded message is using an artificial voice.
Defines artificial intelligence, and artificial voice, Act does not require reimbursement.
Legislative History
On Feb. 15, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 21, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On May 22, 2024, bill delivered to Senate; on Aug. 19, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Aug. 27, 2024, bill was delivered to the governor; bill is pending governor review.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill will become effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 20, 2024, CAL LEG reported bill was signed by governor, assigned Ch. 316.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Ch. 316, 9/20/2024; Bill AB2905, 8/27/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 1-2-10-1-2874;
