Bill > H0917

This bill, known as the AI Regulatory Review Act, mandates that state agencies in Idaho use Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to annually review their regulations and guidance documents, which are official directives that have the force of law or provide direction on compliance, respectively. The AI will analyze these rules to determine if they are required by law, if they conflict with other regulations, how they compare to neighboring states and federal laws, and if they can be simplified into plain language, which means clear and easy-to-understand writing. The AI will also assess the costs of compliance and propose modifications with a cost-benefit analysis. Crucially, any AI-generated recommendations must be reviewed and approved by qualified agency personnel, who have expertise in the subject matter or legal analysis, to ensure accuracy and alignment with legislative intent before any changes are made to regulations. Agencies will then initiate rulemaking to implement approved changes, aiming to reduce unnecessary burdens while maintaining public protections, and will annually report on their AI review process, including quantified burden reductions and cost savings. Agencies are required to acquire or develop the necessary AI systems and complete an initial comprehensive review within six months of the bill's passage.

Business and Industry

Ways and Means Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0917/