Law enforcement agencies: artificial intelligence.

Senator Arreguín's proposal to regulate artificial intelligence use in law enforcement reporting would establish new transparency and documentation requirements for California agencies that utilize AI systems to generate official reports. The legislation requires agencies to implement policies mandating that AI-generated reports include specific disclosures on each page identifying the AI programs used and stating that artificial intelligence contributed to the document's creation.

The measure institutes comprehensive record-keeping protocols for AI-assisted reports. Law enforcement agencies must retain all preliminary drafts alongside final versions for the duration of the report's retention period, with systems maintaining detailed audit trails. These trails must document which personnel used AI tools or modified reports, as well as catalog any video and audio source materials incorporated into the generated content. The bill defines artificial intelligence as engineered or machine-based systems that can process inputs to create outputs affecting physical or virtual environments, with varying levels of autonomy.

Local agencies implementing these new requirements would be eligible for state reimbursement of associated costs, pending review by the Commission on State Mandates. The provisions would apply to all state and local departments employing peace officers, requiring them to develop internal policies and procedures to comply with the documentation and retention standards for AI-generated reports.