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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
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 a comprehensive framework for artificial intelligence (AI) safety and development in the state, creating an Artificial Intelligence Policy Office led by an AI Policy Director to oversee various initiatives, including an AI Learning Laboratory Program and a Connecticut AI Academy. It mandates consumer disclosures from subscription-based AI providers and internal processes for "frontier developers" (those training large-scale AI models) to manage risks, requiring synthetic digital content to be identifiable as such. The bill also directs state agencies to bolster AI cooperation, establish an AI Workforce Research Hub, improve workforce skills in AI, and create technologist apprenticeships. Furthermore, it addresses AI's impact on employment by deeming certain uses of automated employment-related decision processes as discriminatory and prohibiting AI from altering collective bargaining agreements. The bill also introduces AI fellows to advise legislative leaders and establishes a Connecticut Technology Advisory Board to develop a state technology strategy, while also modifying existing accounts and funds related to computer science education and technology development. Finally, it requires AI providers to implement protocols to detect and address self-harm indicators in users of AI companions, sets restrictions on AI companions interacting with minors, and allows for "safe harbor" programs where businesses can apply for approval of their AI practices to ensure compliance with privacy and security laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Saud Anwar (D),
Jorge Cabrera (D),
Christine Cohen (D),
Bob Duff (D),
Mae Flexer (D),
Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D),
Herron Gaston (D),
Joan Hartley (D),
Jan Hochadel (D),
Paul Honig (D),
Anne Hughes (D),
Julie Kushner (D),
Matt Lesser (D),
Martin Looney (D),
Rick Lopes (D),
Ceci Maher (D),
James Maroney (D),
Rebecca Martinez (D),
Martha Marx (D),
Doug McCrory (D),
Pat Miller (D),
Norm Needleman (D),
Cathy Osten (D),
M.D. Rahman (D),
Derek Slap (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
General Law Committee (Joint)
Last Action
General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 ) (on 03/04/2026)
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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-R01-SB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00-SB.PDF |
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