As passed by the Senate on 4/14/2026: - Requires state agencies to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence systems by reducing administrative burdens, streamlining procurement, and eliminating regulations that restrict innovation. - Prohibits state agencies from creating new regulatory requirements that are solely applicable to private sector artificial intelligence system development. - Prohibits state agencies from adopting rules that specifically regulate artificial intelligence systems unless expressly authorized by the legislature and the rule is the least restrictive means to achieve a statutory objective. - Requires emergency or temporary rules that regulate artificial intelligence systems to be approved by a majority vote of the legislature to remain in effect. - The 2/5/2026 amendment adds a new subsection requiring an annual AI implementation report. - The 4/14/2026 amendment removes the requirement that the Legislature approve any emergency or temporary rule that specifically regulates artificial intelligence systems or computational resources.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Apr 21, 2026 | H | Democrat caucus: C |
Apr 21, 2026 | H | CONFRECOMMEND |
Apr 14, 2026 | H | Transmit to House |
Apr 14, 2026 | S | Third reading PASSED (Ayes: 16, Nays: 11, NV: 3, Exc: 0, Vac: 0) |
Apr 14, 2026 | S | Committee of the Whole: do pass amended: (0-0-0-0-0) Farnsworth flr amend (ref Bill) adopted |
Apr 7, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Rules |
Apr 7, 2026 | S | Democrat caucus: Y |
Apr 7, 2026 | S | Republican caucus: Y |
| Last Action | Apr 21, 2026 |
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| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |