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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To (1) establish (A) various requirements concerning artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence systems, artificial intelligence technologies, artificial intelligence companions and automated employment-related decision processes, (B) an Artificial Intelligence Policy Office to be overseen by an Artificial Intelligence Policy Director, (C) an Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program, (D) a Connecticut AI Academy and require various state agencies to disseminate information concerning said academy, (E) an artificial intelligence working group, and (F) a Connecticut Technology Advisory Board; (2) require (A) subscription-based artificial intelligence providers to make consumer disclosures, (B) frontier developers to implement various internal processes concerning frontier models, (C) synthetic digital content to be detectable as synthetic digital content, (D) the Department of Economic and Community Development to develop and implement a program to bolster artificial intelligence cooperation, (E) the Labor Commissioner to establish an Artificial Intelligence Workforce Research Hub, (F) the Office of Workforce Strategy to develop, implement and promote programs to improve the skills of the state's workforce in relation to artificial intelligence and a plan to create technologist apprenticeships, (G) the Office of Health Strategy to create a program to use artificial intelligence systems to enhance health outcomes for state residents, and (H) the Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner and Commissioner of Consumer Protection to accept applications for safe harbor programs; (3) provide (A) that certain uses of an automated employment-related decision process constitute an unlawful discriminatory practice, (B) that no artificial intelligence technology shall be used to modify or impair a collective bargaining agreement or the role of a designated employee organization, (C) for the designation of artificial intelligence fellows, and (D) for the inclusion of instruction in topics such as the responsible use of emerging technologies in teacher certification preparation programs; and (4) modify (A) the "computer science education and workforce development account", (B) the Technology Talent and Innovation Fund Advisory Committee, and (C) the economic development strategic plan.
AI Summary
This bill establishes various regulations and initiatives concerning artificial intelligence (AI) in Connecticut, aiming to enhance online safety, workforce development, and responsible AI deployment. Key provisions include requiring subscription-based AI providers to disclose terms to consumers, mandating internal processes for "frontier developers" (those training large-scale AI models) to address catastrophic risks, and ensuring synthetic digital content (like AI-generated images or audio) is detectable as such. The bill also establishes an "Artificial Intelligence Policy Office" and an "AI Academy" to promote AI education and workforce skills, and mandates that state agencies develop programs to bolster AI cooperation and research. Furthermore, it addresses the use of AI in employment decisions, stating that certain uses of automated employment-related decision processes can constitute unlawful discrimination, and it prohibits AI from impairing collective bargaining agreements. For AI companions (like chatbots), it requires protocols to detect and address user expressions of suicide, self-harm, or violence, and prohibits certain harmful interactions with minors. The bill also creates a "Technology Advisory Board" to develop a state technology strategy and modifies existing accounts and funds related to technology and economic development. Finally, it requires employers to disclose if layoffs are related to AI or technological changes and mandates that teacher certification programs include instruction on the responsible use of emerging technologies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (50)
Saud Anwar (D),
Matt Blumenthal (D),
Marcus Brown (D),
Jorge Cabrera (D),
Christine Cohen (D),
Savet Constantine (D),
Lucy Dathan (D),
Hubert Delany (D),
Tom Delnicki (R),
Bob Duff (D),
Josh Elliott (D),
Kate Farrar (D),
Mae Flexer (D),
Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D),
Herron Gaston (D),
Nicholas Gauthier (D),
Ken Gucker (D),
Joan Hartley (D),
William Heffernan (D),
Jan Hochadel (D),
Paul Honig (D),
Anne Hughes (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Julie Kushner (D),
Mary LaMark Muir (D),
Jenn Leeper (D),
Roland Lemar (D),
Matt Lesser (D),
Martin Looney (D),
Rick Lopes (D),
Ceci Maher (D),
James Maroney (D),
Rebecca Martinez (D),
Martha Marx (D),
Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D),
Doug McCrory (D),
Nicholas Menapace (D),
Pat Miller (D),
Norm Needleman (D),
Anthony Nolan (D),
Cathy Osten (D),
M.D. Rahman (D),
Kara Rochelle (D),
Iris Sanchez (D),
Kaitlyn Shake (D),
Michael Shannon (D),
Derek Slap (D),
Laurie Sweet (D),
Gary Turco (D),
Mary Welander (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
General Law Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (on 04/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00005&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R03-SB.PDF |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 338 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026SB-00005-R000338-BA.PDF |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 338 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026SB-00005-R000338-FN.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R02-SB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R01-SB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00-SB.PDF |
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