As introduced: - Establishes a joint program between the Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environmental Quality to use artificial intelligence to assist in drafting and reviewing environmental permits. - Prohibits an environmental permit decision from being made solely on the basis of artificial intelligence output and requires independent review by agency staff. - Authorizes the Environmental Management Commission to adopt rules for the program, including data security standards and a prohibition on using applicant information to train third-party AI models without authorization. - Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to publicly document the AI systems used, inform an applicant when AI assists in reviewing their permit, and submit an annual performance report to the legislature.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 4, 2026 | S | Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate |
May 4, 2026 | S | Passed 1st Reading |
Apr 30, 2026 | S | Filed |
| Last Action | May 4, 2026 |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | May 2, 2026 |
| Updated | May 5, 2026 |