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Light‑touch AI bill proposed; supporters urge safeguards and a sandbox

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee · January 15, 2026
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Summary

HB 17‑25, modeled on Texas’ Responsible AI Governance Act, would require disclosures when AI is used in certain contexts, ban social‑scoring abuses by governments/businesses, and create a regulatory sandbox. Supporters and advocates proposed amendment language and voiced concern about council structure and penalties.

Representative Jackie Grotta introduced HB 17‑25 for Representative Long, describing it as a light‑touch, bipartisan model based on Texas law to reduce government misuse of AI while preserving innovation. The bill would narrow AI definitions, require some disclosures to consumers when AI is…

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