During the state legislative season TCAI offers weekly updates every Friday on a variety of AI-related bills making progress in around the nation.
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This week: Vermont banned therapy bots, while Illinois lawmakers sent five AI bills to Gov. Pritzer prior to adjourning. California legislators moved 30 AI bills forward in second-chamber committees, and AI bills appear to be finally moving in New York and Rhode Island.
Arizona: Lawmakers are back in session and working on a state budget with a June 30 deadline. Three AI-related bills remain under consideration.
California: California’s 30 remaining AI-related bills have crossed over and now undergo consideration in second-chamber committees. Next deadline: The scheduled July 2 one-month summer adjournment. Lawmakers then return Aug. 3 with a sine die date of Aug. 31.
Colorado: Gov. Polis has now signed four of Colorado’s five AI-related bills into law. Those include:
HB 1263, chatbot safety
HB 1139: restricting use of AI in health care approvals
HB 1195, banning therapy chatbots
SB 189: Revising Colorado’s 2024 AI Act
Still awaiting signature: HB 1210, a dynamic pricing bill. See under state section below for details.
Illinois: Lawmakers sent five AI bills to Gov. Pritzker prior to adjourning at 4:30 in the morning on June 1. Given final approval were:
SB 315: Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act
SB 318: Prohibition on Bots Purchasing Tickets
SB 343: Prohibiting Rental Property Price Fixing w/AI
SB 2909: Prohibiting AI in Teacher Evaluations
SB 3114: Restricting Use of AI in Health Care Approvals
Louisiana: Lawmakers adjourned sine die on June 1 and sent five five AI bills to Gov. Landry: one deepfake bill, two AI campaign material bills, a medical consent bill, and a social media opt-out bill.
New York: A number of AI-related measures are now on the move in Albany. S 9408A would ban the sale of AI chatbot toys; the bill was quickly approved by both Senate and Assembly this week. The Senate approved S 6954, an AI disclosure bill, along with S 1169, a high-risk audit and algorithm discrimination bill.
Rhode Island: As in New York, apparently June is the time when bills begin to really move. On the march: H 7349 and S 2197 (therapy chatbots), S 2010 (health care AI use transparency), and S 2195 (chatbot safety). All are now scheduled for committee hearings or votes.
Vermont: Lawmakers adjourned sine die on Friday night, May 29. Two AI-related bills gained final approval: H 211 (data brokers and personal information) and H 816 (a therapy bot ban).
The Arizona Senate and House of Representatives are currently in recess. They’re scheduled to reconvene this coming Monday, June 1.
These AI-related bills remain in play:
HB 2133, which would amend the state’s existing statute on the unlawful disclosure of images depicting states of nudity or specific sexual activities. The law would expand to include the “synthetic depiction” of images not allowed under existing law. House approval on Feb. 23, Senate approval on April 8, now in reconciliation. House conference caucus is active on this bill as of June 2. (Rep. Kupper)
SB 1786 concerns the required inclusion of provenance data in video, image, or audio created or altered by generative AI. Approved by full Senate on March 3, approved by full House on April 15. On April 27 Rep. Carbone requested the Senate to return SB1786 for the purpose of reconsideration. (Sen. Petersen)
HB 2592 would require every state agency to identify opportunities to implement AI systems that reduce administrative burdens, and eliminate regulations that restrict the adoption of AI systems. Passed by the full House on Feb. 25, passed by the full Senate on April 14. Now in reconciliation process. (Rep. Wilmeth)
California’s 30 remaining AI bills have crossed over and are now under review by their secondary chamber committees.
Assembly bills on the move:
AB 2 would make a social media platform liable for specified damages if the platform fails to exercise ordinary care or skill by causing injury to a child. Approved by Assembly in May 2025, now with Senate. Scheduled for June 8 hearing with Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee. (Asm. Lowenthal, et al.)
AB 1159 would apply the state’s existing student privacy protections (under KOPIPA and ELPIPA) to digital operators with knowledge that the site, service, app, etc, is used for and marketed for school purposes. Approved by Assembly on Jan. 26, sent to Senate Rules Committee. Now with Senate Education Cmtee as of May 20. (Asm. Addis)
AB 1609 concerns customer service chatbots. Approved by full Assembly on May 27, sent to Senate. (Asm. Zbur)
AB 1651 relates to the use of AI in the development or administration of the State Bar exam. Full Assembly approval 68-0 on April 16, sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 6. (Asm. Dixon)
AB 1883 is a similar workplace surveillance bill. Passed out of suspense. Approved by Assembly on May 27, sent to Senate. (Asm. Bryan)
AB 1979 concerns the use of AI in healthcare services. Approved by Assembly 48-15 on May 21, sent to Senate. Now with Privacy, and Health committees. (Asm. Bonta)
AB 1988, the Preventing AI User Self Endangerment (PAUSE) Act concerns AI chatbot safety. Approved by Health Cmtee and sent to Appropriations on April 22. Passed full Assembly on May 21, sent to Senate. Assigned to Privacy, and Health committees on June 3. (Asm. Pellerin)
AB 2023 and SB 1119 are companion bills concerning chatbots and children’s safety. AB 2023 was approved by the Committee on Privacy & Consumer Protection on April 21, sent to Assembly Appropriations. Senate version referred April 21 to Senate Appropriations, now set for hearing on May 11. (Asm. Bauer-Kahan, Asm. Wicks, Sen. Padilla) AB 2023 approved by Assembly on May 26, sent to Senate. Assigned to Privacy, and Judiciary committees on June 3. (SB 1119 was approved by the full Senate 39-0 on May 19 and sent to the Assembly.)
AB 2025 is a real estate AI disclosure bill that would require the disclosure of AI used to digitally alter any promotional materials regarding the sale of real property. Approved by Assembly on May 14, sent to Senate. (Asm. Pellerin)
AB 2071 would require digital health to be taught as part of existing courses in health education in California schools. Read and amended on May 20, ordered to third reading. (Asm. Hoover, Sen. Umberg)
AB 2148 would explicitly state that a public school employee and a contractor providing services in a public school specifically means a natural person. Approved by the full Assembly, 76-0, on May 4. Sent to Senate Education Cmtee on May 13. (Asm. Muratsuchi, Asm. Hoover)
AB 2392 is an Ed Tech bill that would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and would request the University of California, before providing a Gen AI system to students, faculty, or staff, to convene a joint working group to present recommendations for procurement standards and training, submitted by Jan. 1, 2028. Approved by Assembly, 77-0, on May 26, sent to Senate. (Asm. Fong)
AB 2545 would establish the California Artificial Intelligence Worker Impact Data Assessment Project and would establish the California Artificial Intelligence Worker Impact Data Assessment Project Advisory Panel in the EDD. The bill would require the EDD to perform an assessment of data sources and collection methods regarding the use and impact of advanced artificial intelligence systems on the labor force. (Asm. Schiavo)
AB 2575 concerns the use of AI in health care. Approved by Assembly on May 27, sent to Senate. (Asm. Ortega)
AB 2713 adjusts the existing California AI Transparency Act. The Act currently requires a large online platform to provide a user interface that makes information clearly and conspicuously available to users. The act requires that information to include whether provenance data or digital signatures are available. This bill would instead require that information to include whether provenance data or digital signatures are embedded into, attached to, or otherwise associated with the content. Approved 74-0 by Assembly on May 21, sent to Senate. Assigned to Senate Privacy committee on June 3. (Asm. Wicks, Asm Aguiar-Curry)
Senate bills moving forward:
SB 300 would strengthen existing laws regarding chatbots, by requiring companion chatbot operators to prevent its chatbot products from producing or facilitating the exchange of any sexually explicit material or proposing sexually explicit content. Approved by full Senate, 38-0, on Jan. 26, sent to Assembly C&CP Cmtee on May 11 . (Sen. Padilla)
SB 574, Sen. Umberg’s bill from 2025, was amended and re-referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill would establish protections and standards for attorneys licensed by the state, with regard to their use of AI. Approved by Senate on Jan. 29, sent to Assembly.
SB 719 would amend an existing law that requires the Department of Technology to submit an annual report to the legislature with an inventory of all high-risk automated decision systems used by state agencies. Approved by Senate on third reading on Jan. 26, sent to Assembly C&CP Cmtee on May 4. (Sen. Cabaldon)
SB 813, Sen. McNerney’s bill from 2025, was revived and re-referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill would establish a California AI Standards and Safety Commission. Approved by Senate, 31-7, in Jan. 27 vote, sent to Assembly C&CP Cmtee on May 4.
SB 867 would prohibit the inclusion of companion chatbots in toys. Approved by Senate on May 28, now with the Assembly. (Sen. Padilla, et al)
SB 903 concerns the use of AI and the transcription of patient information in professional mental health therapy. Approved by full Senate 39-0 and sent to Assembly on May 19. Hearing scheduled June 16. (Sen. Padilla, Sen. Rubio)
SB 928 is a bill concerning the protection of California State University employees from the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Specifies that CSU instructors must be human, not AI. Approved by full Senate, 37-0, on April 23, now with the Assembly Committee on Higher Education. Hearing scheduled June 9. (Sen. Cervantes)
SB 947 This bill would establish worker protections regarding the use of AI and automated decision systems (ADS). Approved by Senate 29-9 on May 19 and sent to Assembly. (Sen. McNerney, Sen. Reyes)
SB 951, is a ditigal displacement notice bill, requiring 90-day notice from certain covered employers before any technological displacement affecting 25% or more of the workforce. Approved by full Senate 28-9 on May 20, sent to Assembly. (Sen. Reyes)
SB 1000 modifies existing law regarding AI disclosure and provenance data. Approved with urgency clause by Senate 33-1 on May 19. Sent to Assembly Committee on P & CP. (Sen. Becker)
SB 1015 expands existing law regarding contact with a minor with intent, to include threats or extortion induced through the use of AI-generated deepfake images. Approved 33-0 by the Senate on May 22, sent to the Assembly. (Sen. Strickland)
SB 1050 would require disclosures about the use of AI in advertisements. Ordered to third reading on May 14. (Sen. Ashby)
SB 1111 concerns AI and digital replicas. Existing law prohibits the false impersonation of another person with the intent to steal or defraud. This bill would clarify that false impersonation includes the use of a digital replica with the intent to impersonate another. Approved by full Senate, 36-0, on April 30, now with the Assembly. (Sen. Ashby)
SB 1119, a chatbot safety bill, companion to AB 2023, see under AB 2023 above. Approved by Senate Judiciary, referred to Appropriations on April 21. Approved by full Senate 39-0 on May 19. Sent to Assembly. (Sen. Padilla)
SB 1146 adds artificial intelligence provisions to existing false advertising law around health-related consumer products. Approved by full Senate 36-0 on May 18. Sent to Assembly. (Sen. Gonzalez)
SB 1159 would specify that, for purposes of the California Public Records Act and other open meeting acts, “person,” “interested person,” “participant,” “member of the public,” and any other similar terms do not include artificial intelligence systems, autonomous agents, robots, or other nonhuman entities, whether physical or digital. Passed by full Senate, 38-0, on May 4, now with Assembly. (Sen. Cabaldon)
SB 1181 is a bill concerning legislation to protect the mental health, safety, and well-being of children and adolescents in California by addressing the growing impact artificial intelligence and digital technologies have on youths’ mental health development. Ordered to third reading on May 26. (Sen. Hurtado)
Colorado lawmakers wrapped up their 120-day session on May 13. Prior to adjournment, these five AI-related bills were approved and sent to Gov. Polis:
SB 189: This revised version of Colorado’s 2024 AI Act replaces algorithmic discrimination requirements with a lighter framework governing automated decision-making technology; eliminates risk management programs and annual impact assessments; and introduces a new liability and indemnification framework. (Sen. Coleman, et al.) Approved by House on May 9, approved by Senate on May 12. Signed by Gov. Polis on May 14.
HB 1263, a chatbot safety bill, includes standard notification requirement, with parental access tools, ban on sexually explicit/emotional dependence content, and prohibition on gamifying engagement. Affects minors (under 18) only. Senate final passage May 11, House passage May 12. Signed by Gov. Polis on May 29. (Sen. Camacho, et al)
HB 1210 is a dynamic pricing bill, concerns limitations on the use of intimate personal data to make inferences that affect a person’s financial position. Senate final passage May 6, House final passage May 7. Awaiting Gov. Polis signature. (Rep. Bacon, et al., 25 co-sponsors total)
HB 1195 is concerned with the use of AI related to psychotherapy services. Senate final passage May 11, House final passage May 12. Signed by Gov. Polis on June 3. (Rep. Mabrey, et al)
HB 1139 deals with the use of AI in health care. Approved by House on March 16, approved by Senate on May 11. Signed by Gov. Polis on June 2. (Rep. Joseph, Rep. Lieder)
Connecticut lawmakers passed one of the nation’s most comprehensive AI measures, SB 5. Full analysis available here.
SB 5 establishes requirements concerning AI systems and chatbots, including:
Requiring consumer disclosures from operators offering subscription-based AI products and services;
Creating safety obligations and whistleblower protections for employees of frontier AI developers;
Requiring safety protocols for AI chatbots, with extra measures for minor users;
Creating labeling and disclosure requirements for AI-generated material.
The bill was approved by the Senate on April 21, approved by the House on May 1 and sent to Gov. Ned Lamont, who signed the bill into law on May 27.
Connecticut’s SB 5 contains a wide variety of requirements and opportunities for AI developers, operators, entrepreneurs, and consumers. It also creates some of the nation’s strongest social media protections for minors.
Lawmakers adjourned sine die on May 8. Of Hawaii’s six AI-related bills introduced, two were approved and sent to Gov. Josh Green.
SB 3001 requires AI operators to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users, develop protocols to prevent the production of suicidal ideations in account holders and users, establish protections for minor account holders of conversational artificial intelligence services. (Sen. Keohokalole, et al) Approved, sent to Gov. Josh Green on May 8.
HB 2137 is an AI deepfake bill that prohibits certain harmful uses of digital imitations, and requires the disclosure of the use of synthetic performers in advertising. (Rep. Lee, et al) Approved, sent to Gov. Green on May 7.
Illinois lawmakers stretched their final weekend past the actual definition of weekend, working through the night until at last declaring sine die at 4:30 a.m. Monday morning, June 1.
In the end, the legislature accomplished quite a lot on the AI policy front. Five AI-related bills were approved and sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, including the landmark SB 315 frontier model safety bill.
The five bills given final approval were:
SB 315: The Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act
SB 318: The Prohibition on Bots Purchasing Tickets Act
SB 343: Prohibiting Rental Property Price Fixing with AI
SB 2909: Prohibiting the Use of AI for Teacher Evaluations
SB 3114: Restricting the Use of AI in Health Care Approvals
See our full coverage of all approved bills in the article below:
Lawmakers approved a landmark frontier model safety act, restricted the use of AI in healthcare decisions, banned AI-enabled rental price fixing, and prohibited AI bots from snapping up all the good tickets.
Illinois legislators have approved SB 315, a significant frontier model safety bill, and sent it to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, above. The Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act would be the first in the nation to require third-party audits of frontier model safety protocols.
This year’s session adjourned sine die on June 1. These five AI bills were enrolled and sent to Gov. Landry.
HB 119, concerning unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence. Enrolled and sent to governor on June 1. (Rep. Fontenot)
HB 369 would require the disclosure of the use of AI in campaign telephone communications. Approved by the House on April 14, approved by the Senate on May 25, signed by Gov. Landry on May 29. (Rep. Bayham)
HB 459 relates to the use of AI in political campaigns. Enrolled and sent to governor on June 1. (Rep. Landry)
HB 475 would require a medical patient’s consent prior to recording a medical visit. Approved 97-0 by the House on April 14, approved by Senate on May 18, re-approved by both chambers and sent to the governor on May 28. (Rep. Berault)
SB 386, would require social media platforms to allow users to opt out of providing personal information. Approved 36-0 by Senate on April 8, by the House on May 18, signed by Gov. Landry on May 29. (Sen. Connick)
Several AI-related bills are in play:
S 243 and S 264 are separate AI disclosure bills that require consumer notification for software or computer program that simulates human conversation or chatter through text or voice interactions.
S 994 concerns algorithmic rent setting. New draft in the Senate as of March 12. (Sen. Friedman)
S 2632 concerns the use of AI in healthcare decision-making. With Senate Ways & Means as of April 2.
H 1931 concerns the use of AI in CSAM. House study order on March 26. (Rep. Paulino)
H 4616 concerns the use of AI in healthcare prior authorizations. Reporting date extended to June 15, 2026, in the House.
H 76 concerns the dissemination of AI-generated deceptive election-related communications. (Rep. Farley-Bouvier.)
S 301 would establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. (Sen. Finegold.)
H 666 would require public schools to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds and during school activities. (Rep. Peisch, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian.)
Michigan has these AI bills in play:
SB 760 is a kids chatbot safety bill. The bill would prohibit chatbot operators from offering products to minors unless it is not capable of encouraging the minor to engage in self-harm, suicidal ideation, violence, consumption of drugs or alcohol, or disordered eating. The chatbot may not offer mental health therapy to the minor without the direct supervision of a licensed or credentialed professional, and it may not discourage the covered minor from seeking help from a qualified professional or a parent or guardian. Approved by full Senate on April 29, now with House Communications Committee. (Sen. Polehanki, Sen. Geiss)
HB 5899 would create a state artificial intelligence pilot program. Sent to House Rules Committee on May 19. (Rep. Greene, et al)
HB 5771 is an AI surveillance pricing consumer protection bill. Now with the House Economic Competitiveness Committee. (Rep. Arbit, et al)
Missouri lawmakers adjourned sine die on Friday, May 15.
One bill of significance to AI policy was approved and sent to Gov. Kehoe.
SB 1019 modifies several provisions relating to health care, including a prohibition on the offering of AI therapy chatbots. Advertising an AI chatbot as capable of offering therapy services, a mental health diagnosis, or representing itself as a mental health professional is subject to a $10,000 fine for first offense, and $20,000 for second and following offenses. Enforced by attorney general. Truly agreed to and finally passed on May 15, sent to governor. (Sen. Crawford)
This year’s session runs through June 30. Only one AI-related bill, SB 657, appears to have a chance of passage.
SB 657 creates the Artificial Intelligence Oversight Act, which would establish a division within the state attorney general’s office to monitor and act on artificial intelligence issues that affect consumers. Passed full Senate on voice vote on March 26. Passed full House on May 14, now in conference. (Sen. Kwoka, et al)
HB 1124 concerns the right to compute. Approved by the House on a voice vote, March 11, sent to Senate Judiciary Committee on March 17, hearing scheduled for April 21. Referred to interim study on May 13. (Rep. Ammon, et al.)
SB 640 concerns the use of artificial intelligence to provide services requiring a professional license. The bill would prohibit the use of an AI system posing as a state-licensed counselor or therapist. Approved by the full Senate on March 12. The House has scheduled a public hearing on April 15. Voted inexpedient to legislate on May 14, effectively killing the bill. (Sen. Pearl, et al.)
New Jersey has two bills dealing with AI issues:
S 1802 would require the New Jersey Office of Information Technology to establish minimum requirements for an AI safety test for artificial intelligence technology sold, developed, deployed, used, or offered for sale in the state. Referred to Senate Commerce Committee. (Sen. Singleton, Sen. McKnight.)
SR 52 is a resolution urging generative AI companies to make voluntary commitments regarding employee whistleblower protections. Referred to Senate Labor Committee. (Sen. Mukherji, Sen. Lagana.)
Senate AI bills in play:
S 933 establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer. This bill passed the Senate in 2025 but died in Assembly. Revived Jan. 2026, advanced to third reading in the Senate on March 4. (Sen. Gonzalez, Sen. Gounardes, Sen. Jackson, Sen. Weber.)
S 934 is a disclosure bill that requires the operator of a gen AI system to display a notice to apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate. Advanced to third reading in the Senate on March 4. (Sen. Gonzalez, Sen. May, Sen. Webb)
S 1169 would regulate the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; require independent audits of high risk AI systems; provide for enforcement by the attorney general. Approved by Senate on June 3, delivered to Assembly. (Sen. Gonzalez, et al.)
S 1815 requires publishers of books created wholly or partially with AI to disclose such use before the completion of such sale; applies to all printed and digital books. With Consumer Protection Cmtee. (Sen. Fernandez)
S 6954 is an AI disclosure bill that would require synthetic content creation system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that such provider makes available. Approved by Senate on June 3, sent to Assembly. (Assm. Bores, Sen. Gounardes.)
S 8451 would enact the New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act (FAIR Act). Provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI. Ordered to third reading on June 3. (Sen. Fahy, et al.)
S 8484 prohibits the use of AI therapy chatbots. Advanced to Senate third reading, May 7. (Sen. Gonzalez, Sen. Salazar)
S 9028 prohibits employers from engaging in discrimination on the basis of a protected class when using AI for recruitment, hiring, promotion, etc. (Sen. Welk)
S 9051, is a kids chatbot safety bill that prohibits artificial intelligence chatbots from using features which are considered unsafe for minors; defines terms; specifies what are considered unsafe features; and provides for private rights of action. Reported out of Senate Internet and Tech Committee (7-0) on Feb. 25, approved by Senate Finance Committee (20-0) on April 28. Advanced to third reading on May 5, amended on third reading to S 9051B on June 1. (Sen. Gonzalez)
S 9236 expands the definition of false reporting to include communications generated using artificial intelligence. (Sen. Scarcella-Spanton)
S 9408A would prohibit the manufacture, exchange, distribution and sale of chatbot toys in New York State. Approved by Senate on June 1, approved by Assembly on June 2. (Sen. Gounardes)
Assembly AI bills:
A 222 and S 5668 are companion bills that deal with AI liability: The bills impose liability for misleading, incorrect, contradictory or harmful information to a user by an AI chatbot that results in financial loss or other demonstrable harm. AB 222 is sponsored by Asm. Clyde Vanel (D) and Asm. Jennifer Lunsford (D), while SB is sponsored by Sen. Kristen Gonzalez (D). Both remain with their original committees.
A 6545 and S 7263 are companion bills carried over from 2025 that impose liability for damages caused by a chatbot impersonating a lawyer or offering services limited to attorneys licensed by the State of New York. (Asm. John Zaccaro and Sen. Kristen Gonzalez et al)
A 6578 and S 6955 are companion bills establishing the Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act, which would require developers of Gen AI models or services to post on the developer’s website information regarding the data used by the developer to train the generative artificial intelligence model or service, including a high-level summary of the datasets used in the development of such system or service. A 6578 was approved by the Assembly on May 5. Now with Senate Internet and Technology Committee. A 6955 advanced to third reading in Senate on March 4. (Assm. Bores, et al., and Sen. Gounardes.)
A 7172 would require the division of criminal justice services to promulgate a written protocol for the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations. Ordered to third reading June 3. (Asm. Bichotte Hermelyn, Asm. Tapia)
A 8595 and S 8331 are companion bills establishing the New York AI Transparency for Journalism Act. It would require Gen AI developers to post information on the developer’s website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the system; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers. (Assm. Otis, Sen. Gonzalez.)
A 9317 is a chatbot disclosure bill introduced by Asm. Linda Rosenthal (D) that would require companion chatbots to include a warning to consumers.
A 9396 is a dynamic pricing bill that would prohibit the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments. Referred to Rules Cmtee on June 3. (Asm. Solages, et al)
A 9581 requires covered businesses to annually report to the Labor Dept. regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year. Approved by Assembly on June 3, sent to Senate. (Asm. Bronson, et al.)
A 10379 is a kids chatbot safety bill that would prohibit artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors. Scheduled for Assembly Ways & Means hearing on June 4. (Asm. Bores, et al.)
A 11144 would prohibit the manufacture, exchange, distribution and sale of AI chatbot toys in New York. Referred to Rules Committee on May 20. Substituted by S 9408a on June 2. (Assm. Kasay, et al.)
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AI-related bills under consideration:
HB 185 is a deepfake protection bill that would expand Ohio’s Right of Publicity law by eliminating the requirements that an individual’s persona have commercial value and that the unauthorized use be for a commercial purpose in order for there to be a violation of the law. Scheduled for hearing, House Committee on Technology & Innovation, June 2. (Rep. A. Mathews, Rep. T. Mathews)
HB 665 is concerned with AI and algorithmic pricing. Referred to Committee on Technology & Innovation on Feb. 4. (Rep. Cockley, et al)
HB 524 would impose penalties on entities whose AI models suggest harming one’s self or another person. With Committee on Technology & Innovation. (Rep. Cockley, et al.)
HB 579 would regulate the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers. With House Insurance Committee. (Rep. Schmidt.)
HB 525 would regulate the use of AI systems by state-licensed therapists. With House Health Committee. (Rep. Cockley, et al.)
HB 469 would declare artificial intelligence systems nonsentient and prohibit them from obtaining legal personhood. With Committee on Technology & Innovation. (Rep. Claggett.)
HB 628 would create an independent verification organization license for verifying artificial intelligence risk mitigation. With Committee on Technology & Innovation. (Rep. Mathews, et al.)
HB 786 would prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes. Referred to House Judiciary Committee on March 25. (Rep. Klopfenstein, et al)
HB 813 would require AI-generated products to have a watermark, and would require AI systems to disclose. Introduced April 13. (Rep. Cockley, et al)
SCR 14 and HCR 31 are companion resolutions urging Congress to reject any moratorium on state AI laws. Referred to Senate Financial Institutions Committee on Feb. 11, to House Tech & Innovation Committee on Feb. 4. (Sen. Blessing, Rep. Cockley)
Pennsylvania has a number of AI-related bills in play:
HB 2006 is the Artificial Intelligence in Companionship Applications Safety Act. This bill requires safeguards built into companion chatbots, especially concerning suicidal ideation and/or self-harm. With Communications & Technology Committee. (Rep. Shusterman, et al)
SB 1090 is an AI disclosure bill that requires certain disclosures and safeguards relating to the use of artificial intelligence. Approved by the Senate, 49-1, on March 17. Now with the House Communications & Technology Committee. (Sen. Pennycuick, et al)
HB 2100 is a bill to regulate the use of mental health chatbots and artificial intelligence by mental health therapists. (Rep. O’Mara, et al)
HB 1857 would require business entities to disclose the use of artificial intelligence in certain consumer interactions, and establish the right of consumers to human review in high-impact decisions. (Rep. Waxman, et al.)
HB 1993 concerns the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy. (Rep. Shusterman, et al.)
HR 331 is a resolution urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to adopt safeguards governing the use of artificial intelligence by attorneys. (Rep. Krupa, Rep. Banta.)
Lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn June 30. Under consideration:
S 2010 promotes transparency and accountability in AI use by health insurers. Sent to Senate AI & Emerging Technology Committee, held for further study. The bill is now emerging from committee, with AI & Emerging Tech recommending passage on June 2. (Sen. Ujifusa, et al.)
S 2195 requires operators of AI chatbots to create safety features regarding suicidal ideation, and physical or financial harm to others. Sent to Senate AI & Emerging Technology Committee, scheduled for hearing May 14. Approved by Senate on May 21, hearing scheduled with House Innovation Cmtee on June 4. (Sen. Urso, et al)
S 2197 concerns the use of AI in mental health treatments. Sent to Senate AI & Emerging Technology Committee, scheduled for hearing May 14. Approved by Senate on May 21, scheduled for hearing with House HHS Cmtee on June 4. (Sen. Urso, et al)
S 2266 prohibits the use of algorithmic pricing by landlords. (Sen. Mack, et al)
H 7119 would require a DOA inventory of all state agencies using artificial intelligence (AI); establishes a 13 member permanent commission to monitor the use of AI in state government. Held for further study as of April 8. (Rep. Lombardi, et al)
H 7349 establishes regulations regarding the use of AI in mental health care. Referred to House Health & Human Services Committee, held for further study on March 3. The bill came back to life in early June, with the HHS committee now scheduled to hear an amended version on June 4. (Rep. Spears, et al)
H 7350 is an AI chatbot safety bill. Held for further study on April 8. (Rep. Spears, et al)
H 7538 would require healthcare providers to inform patients of the use of AI to memorialize patient visits. Approved by full House on April 16. (Rep. Tanzi, et al)
H 7543 would require AI-generated video or imagery be disclosed as AI. Held for further study on April 8. (Rep. Voas, et al)
H 7767 and S 2499 would create a comprehensive framework to regulate the use of AI in the workplace. Sent to House Labor Cmtee on April 15. (Rep. Noret, Sen. Gu, et al)
H 8242 is a therapy chatbot bill that would ensure therapy services are delivered by qualified, licensed professionals. Held for further study on April 2. (Rep. Shallcross-Smith, et al)
Lawmakers adjourned sine die on Friday night, May 29. Two AI-related bills gained final approval as the clock ticked down:
H 211 concerns data brokers and personal information. Approved by House on March 25, by Senate on May 28, sent to governor May 29. (Rep. Priestley, et al)
H 816 is a therapy bot ban, which would regulate the use of AI in the provision of mental health services. Approved by both chambers in conference and sent to governor. (Rep. Berbeco, Rep. Arsenault, Rep. Priestley)
Vermont’s bill on the use of AI in election campaigns, S 23, was signed by Gov. Scott and enacted earlier this year. H 814, concerning the recognition of personal neurological rights, was signed and enacted by Gov. Scott on May 18.
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