As substituted on 2/26/2026: - Prohibits granting artificial intelligence (AI) systems legal personhood, the ability to own property, hold corporate office, or enter into a marriage or similar legal union. - Assigns liability for harm caused by an AI system to its owner or user, while also holding developers and manufacturers liable for defects under product liability principles. - Requires developers, manufacturers, and owners of AI systems to prioritize safety mechanisms designed to prevent or mitigate risk of direct harm. - Requires owners or developers to notify authorities of severe incidents involving significant bodily harm, death, or major property damage. - The 2/26/2026 substitution creates a safe harbor from liability for developers and deployers that adhere to NIST standards of risk management. Deletes provisions relating to piercing the corporate veil. Amends definitions.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 11, 2026 | H | Referred: Rules - Administrative(H) |
Feb 26, 2026 | H | HCS Reported Do Pass (H) |
Feb 25, 2026 | H | Executive Session Completed (H) |
Feb 25, 2026 | H | HCS Voted Do Pass (H) |
Feb 25, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Emerging Issues |
Feb 16, 2026 | — | Executive Session Continued |
Feb 16, 2026 | H | Action Postponed (H) |
Feb 16, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Emerging Issues |
| Last Action | Mar 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |