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AI Summary
This bill establishes requirements for AI systems, creates an advisory council, mandates educational initiatives, and outlines economic development plans related to AI in Connecticut.
Business Impact
If you develop or use AI systems in Connecticut, you must comply with new requirements and training mandates or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
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
Connecticut's SB00002 aims to regulate artificial intelligence by establishing an advisory council, requiring state agencies to explore AI applications, and mandating comprehensive educational and economic development initiatives related to AI, impacting various stakeholders in the technology sector.
Key Provisions
- Establish requirements for the development and use of AI systems.
- Create an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council.
- Prohibit dissemination of certain synthetic images.
- Prohibit distribution of deceptive media concerning elections.
- Require state agencies to study generative AI uses and propose pilot projects.
- Mandate AI training for state employees and workforce programs.
- Establish a 'Connecticut Citizens AI Academy' and certificate programs.
- Develop a plan for high-performance computing services.
- Establish a confidential computing cluster.
- Conduct a 'CT AI Symposium'.
Latest Legislative Action
House Calendar Number 426
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| General Law Committee | Sponsor | |
| Martin Looney D | Sponsor | SD-011 |
| Robert Duff D | Sponsor | SD-025 |
| Saud Anwar D | Sponsor | SD-003 |
| Jorge Cabrera D | Sponsor | SD-017 |
| Mae Flexer D | Sponsor | SD-029 |
| Herron Gaston D | Sponsor | SD-023 |
| Joan Hartley D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Jan Hochadel D | Sponsor | SD-013 |
| Julie Kushner D | Sponsor | SD-024 |
| Matthew Lesser D | Sponsor | SD-009 |
| Cici Maher D | Sponsor | SD-026 |
| James Maroney D | Sponsor | SD-014 |
| Martha Marx D | Sponsor | SD-020 |
| Douglas McCrory D | Sponsor | SD-002 |
| Patricia Miller D | Sponsor | SD-027 |
| Marilyn Moore D | Sponsor | SD-022 |
| Norman Needleman D | Sponsor | SD-033 |
| Catherine Osten D | Sponsor | SD-019 |
| MD Rahman D | Sponsor | SD-004 |
| Derek Slap D | Sponsor | SD-005 |
| Gary Winfield D | Sponsor | SD-010 |
| Aundre Bumgardner R | Sponsor | HD-041 |
| Hubert Delany D | Sponsor | HD-144 |
| Christine Cohen D | Sponsor | SD-012 |
| Tom Delnicki R | Sponsor | HD-014 |
| Anthony Nolan D | Sponsor | HD-039 |
| Christine Palm D | Sponsor | HD-036 |
| Maria Horn D | Sponsor | HD-064 |
| Marcus Brown D | Sponsor | HD-127 |
| Christopher Rosario D | Sponsor | HD-128 |
| James Sanchez D | Sponsor | HD-006 |
| Gary Turco D | Sponsor | HD-027 |
| Mary Welander D | Sponsor | HD-114 |
| Eleni Kavros DeGraw D | Sponsor | HD-017 |
| Patricia Dillon D | Sponsor | HD-092 |
| David Michel D | Sponsor | HD-146 |
| Fred Gee D | Sponsor | HD-126 |
| Robert Sanchez D | Sponsor | HD-025 |
| Julio Concepcion D | Sponsor | HD-004 |
| Minnie Gonzalez D | Sponsor | HD-003 |
| Anabel Figueroa D | Sponsor | HD-148 |
| Corey Paris D | Sponsor | HD-145 |
| Joshua Elliott D | Sponsor | HD-088 |
| Geraldo Reyes D | Sponsor | HD-075 |
| Juan Candelaria D | Sponsor | HD-095 |
| Jason Doucette D | Sponsor | HD-013 |
| Larry Butler D | Sponsor | HD-072 |
| Farley Santos D | Sponsor | HD-109 |
| Hilda Santiago D | Sponsor | HD-084 |
| Anne Hughes D | Sponsor | HD-135 |
| Jonathan Fazzino D | Sponsor | HD-083 |
| Trenee McGee D | Sponsor | HD-116 |
| Maryam Khan D | Sponsor | HD-005 |
| Sarah Keitt D | Sponsor | HD-134 |
| Kai Belton D | Sponsor | HD-100 |
| William Heffernan D | Sponsor | HD-115 |
| Kadeem Roberts D | Sponsor | HD-137 |
| Kate Farrar D | Sponsor | HD-020 |
| Matt Blumenthal D | Sponsor | HD-147 |
| Frank Smith D | Sponsor | HD-118 |
| Joseph Gresko D | Sponsor | HD-121 |
| Tammy Exum D | Sponsor | HD-019 |
| Emmanuel Sanchez D | Sponsor | HD-024 |
| Derell Wilson D | Sponsor | HD-046 |
| Jillian Gilchrest D | Sponsor | HD-018 |
| Hector Arzeno D | Sponsor | HD-151 |
| Susan Johnson D | Sponsor | HD-049 |
| Mary Mushinsky D | Sponsor | HD-085 |
| Bobby Gibson D | Sponsor | HD-015 |
| Dominique Johnson D | Sponsor | HD-143 |
| Aimee Berger-Girvalo D | Sponsor | HD-111 |
| John-Michael Parker D | Sponsor | HD-101 |
| Lucy Dathan D | Sponsor | HD-142 |
Roll Call Votes
J — 2024-02-15
0 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
J — 2024-03-12
22 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
J — 2024-04-22
29 Yea
6 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2024-04-24
24 Yea
12 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2024-04-24
24 Yea
11 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (14)
Senate LCO Amendment #3688 (D)
Pending
2024-04-04
Senate LCO Amendment #3940 (D)
Pending
2024-04-16
Senate Schedule A LCO# 3940 (D)
Pending
2024-04-16
Senate LCO Amendment #4350 (D)
Pending
2024-04-23
Senate LCO Amendment #4463 (D)
Pending
2024-04-24
Senate Schedule B LCO# 4463 (D)
Pending
2024-04-24
House LCO Amendment #5016 (R)
Pending
2024-04-30
House LCO Amendment #4966 (R)
Pending
2024-04-30
House LCO Amendment #4964 (R)
Pending
2024-04-30
House LCO Amendment #4963 (R)
Pending
2024-04-30
House LCO Amendment #4955 (R)
Pending
2024-04-30
House LCO Amendment #4951 (R)
Pending
2024-04-30
House LCO Amendment #4948 (R)
Pending
2024-04-30
House LCO Amendment #4970 (R)
Pending
2024-04-30
Compliance Checklist
Comply with new AI development and deployment requirements
Who: Developers and users of AI systems
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Developers and users of AI systems
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Participate in mandated training programs
Who: State employees and workforce program participants
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: State employees and workforce program participants
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
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