Establishes the "AI Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act"
This bill establishes the "AI Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act" to clarify that artificial intelligence systems are not legal persons and cannot hold rights, responsibilities, or legal status equivalent to humans. It explicitly prohibits AI from being recognized as a spouse, corporate officer, or property owner, while assigning liability for harm caused by AI systems to their owners, users, developers, or manufacturers depending on the circumstances. The legislation requires owners to maintain oversight and safety measures for AI systems that could impact human welfare or public safety, and mandates reporting of severe incidents involving bodily harm or death. These provisions apply to all AI systems developed, owned, or operated on or after August 28, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Amato
RRepublican
Co
Marty Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Tricia Byrnes
RRepublican
Co
Willard Haley
RRepublican
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