Relating to the regulation and reporting on the use of artificial intelligence systems by certain business entities and state agencies; providing civil penalties.
HB 1709 requires certain business entities and state agencies to regulate and report on their use of artificial intelligence systems. The bill establishes civil penalties for noncompliance with these reporting requirements. It directly affects businesses and government agencies that deploy AI systems, mandating transparency about their AI use. Specific reporting mechanisms and enforcement details are not provided in the available context, as the full bill text is referenced as "coming soon" in PDF format. The bill is currently in early stages (filed December 2024, referred to a committee in March 2025).
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
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Mar 14, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Giovanni Capriglione
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