Press Releases

Are you talking to a human or AI? Sen. Dodd says you have a right to know

Monday, February 6, 2023

SACRAMENTO – With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence technology, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would help increase consumer privacy and protection, aligning California law with the principles of President Joe Biden’s Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.

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Sen. Dodd’s In-Vehicle Camera Measure Enhances Driver Privacy

Friday, February 3, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Protecting consumers against the increased collection and sale of personal data, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced new legislation today that would notify drivers when images are gathered by in-vehicle cameras and prohibit their sale to third parties or for advertising purposes.

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Sen. Dodd: New Bill Improves Campus E-Bike, Scooter Safety

Thursday, February 2, 2023

SACRAMENTO – In the wake of a fatal electric bicycle crash last year at UC Davis, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would improve traffic safety in the use of personal transportation devices such as electric scooters, hoverboards and Segways.

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La medida de la cámara en el vehículo del Senador Dodd mejora la privacidad del conductor

Thursday, February 2, 2023

SACRAMENTO – A raíz de un accidente fatal de bicicleta eléctrica en UC Davis, el Senador Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introdujo hoy una legislación que mejoraría la seguridad del tráfico respecto del uso de dispositivos de transporte personales tales como patinetas eléctricas, “hoverboards” y “Segways.”

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Sen. Dodd Introduces Elder Fraud Protection Bill

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would strengthen elder and dependent adult financial abuse protections by clarifying the duties of banks and financial institutions to safeguard against fraud.

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Sen. Dodd: Bill Lifts Barriers for Wheelchair Users

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would grant wheelchair users the right to have their own equipment repaired, eliminating manufacturer delays that could leave them immobilized while reducing costs to one of California’s most vulnerable populations.

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Sen. Dodd Introduces Groundbreaking AI Resolution in CA Legislature

Monday, January 30, 2023

**Note: The following press release about Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 was generated entirely by Artificial Intelligence.

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Dodd introduced a landmark Senate Concurrent Resolution, expressing the California Legislature’s commitment to examining and implementing specified principles in its legislation and policies related to the use of AI. The resolution about AI, generated by an AI language model, makes California the first in the nation to introduce an AI-drafted resolution.

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Sen. Dodd: Legislation Enhances Davis Habitat, Climate Projects

Monday, January 30, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would allow the city of Davis to create endangered species preserves and support climate mitigation projects.

“With this proposal we take steps to both preserve endangered species and our precious environment,” Sen. Dodd said. “It is a smart use of public land, in keeping with the wishes of Davis voters. It will protect and enhance our community for generations to come.”

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Sen. Dodd: Data Privacy Week Begins Jan. 22

Thursday, January 19, 2023

SACRAMENTO – In recognition of the increasing role of technology in consumers’ lives, the volume of personal information collected by businesses, and the damage caused by unwanted disclosure and data breaches, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, has authored a resolution designating the fourth week in January in California as Data Privacy Week.

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Sen. Dodd Introduces High-Risk App Ban for State Devices

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

SACRAMENTO – With California state government facing unprecedented attacks on information security, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would ban the downloading and installation of all high-risk social media applications on state-owned or issued devices including cell phones, in part mirroring a federal ban.

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