HB 469

As introduced: - Declares artificial intelligence systems as nonsentient entities and prohibits them from obtaining legal personhood. - Prohibits recognition of an AI system as a spouse. - Prohibits the designation of an AI system in appointed corporate leadership roles. - Prohibits AI systems from owning property. - Clarifies that liability for harm caused by an AI system is the responsibility of the owner or user. - Clarifies liability for developers if a defect in design, construction, or instructions proximately causes harm. - Requires owners to maintain proper oversight and control measures over an AI system that impacts human welfare, property, or public safety, and failure to safeguard against foreseeable risk may constitute negligence. - Voids liability against an AI system as an entity in its own right. - Requires developers, manufacturers, and owners of AI to prioritize safety mechanisms designed to prevent or mitigate risk or direct harm to individuals or property. Risk assessments may be required. - Clarifies that laws that normally give corporations certain exemptions or protections from lawsuits cannot be used to avoid responsibility for harms caused by AI systems. - Requires reporting of incidents that result in serious bodily injury, death, or major property damage.