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AI Summary
The bill establishes the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council and mandates state agencies to report on automated decision systems by July 1, 2025.
Business Impact
If you use AI systems, ensure compliance with state regulations as local regulations are prohibited.
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What This Means
This bill creates the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council within Florida's Department of Management Services. It requires state agencies to inventory their automated decision systems by July 1, 2025, and prohibits local governments from regulating AI systems.
Key Provisions
- Creation of the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council within the Department of Management Services (s. 282.32).
- State agencies must submit an inventory report of automated decision systems by July 1, 2025 (s. 282.321).
- Prohibition on local governments regulating AI systems (s. 282.323).
Latest Legislative Action
Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Gruters R | Sponsor | SD-022 |
Compliance Checklist
Prepare and submit an inventory report of all automated decision systems.
Who: Each state agency
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential legislative scrutiny for non-compliance.
Who: Each state agency
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential legislative scrutiny for non-compliance.
Participate in council meetings and provide necessary information.
Who: Members of the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
Deadline: Monthly meetings starting November 1, 2024
Penalty: Removal from the council by the appointing authority.
Who: Members of the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
Deadline: Monthly meetings starting November 1, 2024
Penalty: Removal from the council by the appointing authority.
Full Legal Analysis
The bill, SB 972, establishes the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council within the Department of Management Services in Florida. The council is tasked with studying and monitoring AI systems in state government, assessing the need for legislative reform, and recommending actions to promote AI development. The council must submit quarterly reports to the Governor and Legislature, detailing findings and recommendations. State agencies are required to prepare an inventory report of all automated decision systems by July 1, 2025, using funds appropriated by the Legislature. These reports must be submitted to the department, the council, and relevant legislative committees. The bill also prohibits local governments from regulating AI systems, centralizing oversight at the state level.
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