As introduced: - Declares that artificial intelligence (AI) systems are non-sentient entities and prohibits them from being granted legal personhood, owning property, marriage, or holding corporate officer positions. - Assigns legal liability for harm caused by an AI system to its human owner or user, and to the developer or manufacturer in cases of product defects. - Authorizes courts to pierce the corporate veil to hold parent companies or key stakeholders liable for significant AI-caused harm under certain conditions of misconduct. - Requires owners of AI systems to maintain sufficient oversight and safeguards against foreseeable risks.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 26, 2026 | H | HCS Reported Do Pass (H) |
Feb 25, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Emerging Issues |
Feb 25, 2026 | H | HCS Voted Do Pass (H) |
Feb 25, 2026 | H | Executive Session Completed (H) |
Feb 16, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Emerging Issues |
Feb 16, 2026 | H | Action Postponed (H) |
Feb 16, 2026 | — | Executive Session Continued |
Feb 2, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Emerging Issues |
| Last Action | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Updated | Feb 27, 2026 |