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Newsom Vetoes Key Bills, Signs Mental Health Label Law

10/14/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 771, which would have held social media companies liable for violent online threats, citing concerns over potential lawsuits against tech firms.
He vetoed Assembly Bill 1064, aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, arguing it could restrict minors' access.
Newsom signed Assembly Bill 56 (AB 56), requiring mental health warning labels on social media.
Advocates expressed disappointment that comprehensive protections remain lacking.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 771, which would have held social media companies liable for violent online threats, citing concerns over potential lawsuits against tech firms.
He vetoed Assembly Bill 1064, aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, arguing it could restrict minors' access.
Newsom signed Assembly Bill 56 (AB 56), requiring mental health warning labels on social media.
Advocates expressed disappointment that comprehensive protections remain lacking.