SB 957, the Online Dating Safety and Transparency Act, designed to strengthen safety standards, transparency, and accountability across online dating platforms operating in California.

SACRAMENTO — Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) introduced SB 1209 today, a landmark legislative proposal sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, to give the California Department of Insurance long needed enforcement authority when insurers fail to comply with Report of Examination directives.

Sacramento, CA — Senator Josh Becker (D–Menlo Park) today introduced SB 1142, the Digital Dignity Act, landmark legislation to protect Californians from the growing threat of harmful AI-generated digital replicas. 
The bill strengthens legal protections against defamation and impersonation using artificial intelligence and establishes new accountability standards for large online platforms that create and host generative AI content.

Two Bills Introduced to Preserve Mobilehome Parks and Provide Stronger Post-Disaster Protections
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) recently introduced two bills to prevent displacement and provide stronger post-disaster protections for residents of a mobilehome park.

SACRAMENTO – State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today introduced new legislation that would protect Californians from skyrocketing utility rates caused by data centers.
SB 1168 would impose a surcharge on data centers that use excessive amounts of energy. The funds generated by the energy surcharge would offset rate hikes on California residents and reduce rates for low-income families.

“To help fire survivors return home, we need assurance that newly built, wildfire resilient homes will receive insurance coverage. Homeowners who meet or exceed safety standards should not be met with coverage denials.”

SB 1123 will streamline the process of setting major regulations that have a significant public benefit, empowering California to set standards that protect the public from climate change, protect consumers from unfair business practices, set healthcare standards, and rein in wealthy corporations.

Senate Bill 1149 Updates Workers’ Bereavement Leave to Include Chosen Family

State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today announced the introduction of SB 872, groundbreaking legislation that would help protect California’s primary water source for decades to come.

SACRAMENTO – Today, State Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) issued the following statement on the passing of civil rights champion Reverend Jesse Jackson: