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House Judiciary Committee hears testimony on AI bills; refers HB4668 to communications committee
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee heard competing testimony on HB4667 (criminal penalties for malicious AI misuse) and HB4668 (Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Act). Lawmakers referred HB4668 to the Communications and Technology Committee by a 10-0 vote after testimony from industry groups, civil‑society advocates and trade associations.
The House Judiciary Committee on an in‑session hearing took testimony on two AI bills and moved to refer the larger AI‑safety measure to the Committee on Communications and Technology.
Chair Leitner opened the session and the committee heard from a mix of trade groups, civil‑society advocates and industry representatives on HB4667 and HB4668. The committee voted earlier in the meeting to report House Bill 4596 with a recommendation (6 ayes, 0 nays, 4 pass).
In testimony, Rain DeGross, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, told the committee the Chamber had no official position on HB4668 but warned state action could create inconsistent regulation across the country: "Our our biggest concern with the legislation, quite frankly, is we think this should be…
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