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Committee hears debate over high‑risk AI bill that would impose duties and civil remedies (HB 2157)
Summary
HB 2157 would classify certain AI systems as 'high risk' when they substantially influence consequential decisions and would require developers and deployers to perform risk assessments, disclose limitations and adopt safeguards; witnesses split between civil‑rights and consumer advocates supporting the bill and industry and business groups warning of vagueness and litigation risk.
The committee reviewed House Bill 2157, a proposal to regulate “high‑risk” AI systems that autonomously make or substantially influence consequential decisions affecting employment, housing, health services and parole. Staff described core requirements for developers (risk‑management practices and transparency about system purpose and limitations) and deployers (impact assessments, monitoring, disclosure to consumers and limits on using a high‑risk system for consequential decisions without safeguards). The bill creates a private civil cause of action, allows injunctive relief and attorney fees, and includes a 45‑day cure…
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