As introduced: - Prohibits the state from recognizing or granting the status of personhood to artificial intelligence systems, environmental elements, nonhuman animals, and inanimate objects. - Clarifies that the act does not alter or revoke the legal status of currently recognized entities, such as corporations, municipalities, or partnerships.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Commerce & Economic Development Oversight |
Feb 24, 2026 | H | Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author) |
Feb 24, 2026 | H | Coauthored by Representative(s) CrosswhiteHader |
Feb 24, 2026 | H | CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee |
Feb 10, 2026 | H | Coauthored by Representative(s) Hildebrant, Olsen, Pae, Hall |
Feb 10, 2026 | H | Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Government Modernization and Technology |
Feb 9, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Government Modernization and Technology |
Feb 3, 2026 | H | Referred to Government Modernization and Technology |
| Last Action | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |