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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
Crossed Over
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To (1) establish various requirements concerning artificial intelligence systems, (2) require the Department of Economic and Community Development to (A) establish an artificial intelligence regulatory sandbox program, (B) plan to establish a technology transfer program, (C) establish a confidential computing cluster, (D) conduct a "CT AI Symposium", and (E) design an algorithmic computer model, (3) require the Board of Regents for Higher Education to establish a "Connecticut AI Academy" and require the Labor Department, and home visiting programs overseen by the Commissioner of Early Childhood, to provide information concerning said academy, (4) establish a Connecticut Technology Advisory Board, (5) modify the "computer science education and workforce development account", (6) modify the Technology Talent and Innovation Fund Advisory Committee, (7) establish an artificial intelligence systems fellowship program, (8) establish an artificial intelligence task force, (9) require state agencies to take various actions regarding generative artificial intelligence, and (10) prohibit dissemination of certain synthetic images.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) systems in Connecticut, focusing on preventing algorithmic discrimination and promoting responsible AI development and deployment. The bill defines key terms like "high-risk AI system" and "algorithmic discrimination," and imposes significant requirements on developers, integrators, and deployers of AI technologies. It requires developers to provide detailed documentation about their AI systems, including potential risks and limitations, and mandates that deployers conduct regular impact assessments to identify and mitigate potential discriminatory effects. The legislation creates an AI regulatory sandbox program to facilitate innovative AI testing, establishes a Connecticut AI Academy to promote digital literacy and AI workforce development, and requires state agencies to study how generative AI can improve government processes. Additionally, the bill prohibits the dissemination of certain synthetic images, requires disclosure when AI systems are interacting with consumers, and creates a working group to develop recommendations for future AI regulation. The bill also establishes a Connecticut Technology Advisory Board and requires the development of an algorithmic computer model to simulate and assess public policy decisions. Enforcement will be exclusively handled by the Attorney General, with an initial period focused on providing opportunities to cure violations before imposing penalties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (46)
Saud Anwar (D)*,
Jorge Cabrera (D)*,
Christine Cohen (D)*,
Bob Duff (D)*,
Mae Flexer (D)*,
Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D)*,
Herron Gaston (D)*,
Jan Hochadel (D)*,
Paul Honig (D)*,
Julie Kushner (D)*,
Matt Lesser (D)*,
Martin Looney (D)*,
Rick Lopes (D)*,
Ceci Maher (D)*,
James Maroney (D)*,
Martha Marx (D)*,
Doug McCrory (D)*,
Pat Miller (D)*,
Norm Needleman (D)*,
Cathy Osten (D)*,
M.D. Rahman (D)*,
Derek Slap (D)*,
Gary Winfield (D)*,
Marcus Brown (D),
Eilish Collins Main (D),
Lucy Dathan (D),
Hubert Delany (D),
Tom Delnicki (R),
Antonio Felipe (D),
Nicholas Gauthier (D),
Bobby Gibson (D),
William Heffernan (D),
Roland Lemar (D),
Rebecca Martinez (D),
Anthony Nolan (D),
Al Paolillo (D),
Geraldo Reyes (D),
Kadeem Roberts (D),
Bobby Sanchez (D),
Jimmy Sánchez (D),
Hilda Santiago (D),
Kaitlyn Shake (D),
Michael Shannon (D),
Travis Simms (D),
Heather Somers (R),
Gary Turco (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
General Law Committee (Joint)
Last Action
House Calendar Number 599 (on 05/16/2025)
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