CA SB1011

Requires California utilities using AI or automated decision systems for electrical or gas infrastructure operations to maintain human oversight, with mandatory human review and approval before implementing any high-risk AI outputs

Mandates that high-risk automated decision systems operate in staging mode for a minimum of 18 months before full deployment, with utilities required to file safety plans including model information, bias testing results, and cybersecurity controls with regulators

Requires utilities to report AI-related incidents to the PUC or Energy Commission within 24 hours if a high-risk system causes service interruptions affecting 500+ customers, equipment damage, or safety hazards, followed by a root-cause report within 30 days

Mandates 180 days' advance notice to labor organizations and affected employees before introducing AI systems that materially affect job duties, classifications, or staffing levels, with requirements to develop joint retraining programs

Prohibits utilities from using high-risk AI systems to lay off engineering, mapping, design, or technical operations employees unless retraining, redeployment, or reclassification options have been exhausted