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AI Summary
HB1297 aimed to regulate AI and automated technologies in healthcare insurance but was withdrawn before becoming law.
Business Impact
If you use AI in healthcare insurance, no immediate action is required as the bill was withdrawn.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
HB1297 was introduced to address the use of artificial intelligence and automated technologies by healthcare insurers in Arkansas. However, it was withdrawn by the author and did not advance through the legislative process.
Key Provisions
- The bill aimed to regulate AI and automated technologies in healthcare insurance.
Latest Legislative Action
WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Irvin | Primary |
| J. Bryant | Primary |
| J. Mayberry | Primary |
| Joint Budget Committee | Primary |
| L. Johnson | Primary |
Amendments (1)
House Amendment H1
Pending
2025-02-26
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI systems comply with new regulations
Who: Healthcare insurers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Healthcare insurers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Implement transparency measures for algorithms
Who: Healthcare insurers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Healthcare insurers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
HB1297 was introduced in the Arkansas House of Representatives on January 29, 2025, with the intent to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, and other automated technologies by healthcare insurers. The bill was sponsored by L. Johnson and co-sponsored by Irvin. It was initially read and referred to the Committee on Insurance & Commerce. An amendment was adopted on February 27, 2025, and the bill was reported as correctly engrossed. Despite these developments, the bill was ultimately withdrawn by the author on April 1, 2025. The bill did not specify detailed requirements, penalties, or compliance measures, and thus did not become law.
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