As introduced: - Establishes a product liability cause of action against developers of high-impact or generative AI systems for harm caused by defective design, inadequate warnings, or breach of an express warranty. - Holds an AI system deployer liable as a developer if the deployer materially modifies the system or intentionally misuses it contrary to an express warranty. - Creates a rebuttable presumption that an AI system is not defective if the developer or deployer adheres to specified risk management practices, including alignment with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. - Applies a comparative negligence standard to liability actions brought under the act, allowing for joint and several liability.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 22, 2026 | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
May 15, 2026 | S | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 |
Apr 30, 2026 | S | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston |
Apr 28, 2026 | S | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt |
Apr 28, 2026 | S | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio |
Apr 28, 2026 | S | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt |
Apr 28, 2026 | S | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker |
Apr 28, 2026 | S | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva |
| Last Action | May 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 23, 2026 |