Requests the Legislative Council to assign a committee or staff to study artificial intelligence regulation and ethics in Montana. Instructs the examination of current laws and regulations from Montana, other states, and the federal government concerning AI. Directs research on a code of ethics for AI and a bill of rights for citizens. Requires examination of transparency, disclosure, and liability issues for AI entities. Assesses AI's benefits and risks to Montana's agencies and residents, focusing on employment, rights, privacy, and economic welfare. Specifies completion by September 15, 2026, with findings reported to the 70th Legislature.
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Montana HJ 4 (Interim study of AI)
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Requests the Legislative Council to assign a committee or staff to study artificial intelligence regulation and ethics in Montana.
Instructs the examination of current laws and regulations from Montana, other states, and the federal government concerning AI.
Directs research on a code of ethics for AI and a bill of rights for citizens.
Requires examination of transparency, disclosure, and liability issues for AI entities.
Assesses AI's benefits and risks to Montana's agencies and residents, focusing on employment, rights, privacy, and economic welfare.
Specifies completion by September 15, 2026, with findings reported to the 70th Legislature.
Requests an interim study on artificial intelligence to ensure proper application and regulation in Montana.
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. WHEREAS, artificial intelligence is a current and evolving technology having significant impacts on society; and
WHEREAS, many states have conducted studies, formed committees or task forces, developed regulations, and established laws in relation to artificial intelligence; and
WHEREAS, artificial intelligence should be studied to ensure its proper application and regulation in the state of Montana.
Requests the Legislative Council to examine AI regulations, ethics, transparency, liability, and impact on residents' rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA, or direct sufficient staff resources to:
(1) examine current laws or regulations within this state, other states, and the federal government that have aided in creating regulatory structures for artificial intelligence and whether these measures are or would be similarly effective in this state;
(2) using other state models, research an artificial intelligence code of ethics to be used by state agencies and an artificial intelligence bill of rights applicable to citizens;
(3) examine transparency and disclosure requirements as well as civil and criminal liability for entities that develop or deploy artificial intelligence systems; and
(4) assess the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence to state agencies and to the rights and interests of Montana residents, including the impact of artificial intelligence on employment, constitutional and legal rights, privacy interests, and economic welfare in this state.
Requires study findings to be reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the study is assigned to staff, any findings or conclusions be presented to and reviewed by an appropriate committee designated by the Legislative Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all aspects of the study, including presentation and review requirements, be concluded prior to September 15, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final results of the study, including any findings, conclusions, comments, or recommendations of the appropriate committee, be reported to the 70th Legislature.