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Committee approves bill clarifying AI cannot be granted legal personhood in Oklahoma
Summary
House Bill 3546 would make explicit that artificial intelligence systems and non‑human inanimate objects cannot be granted legal personhood; the committee passed the bill unanimously, 7‑0.
House Bill 3546 was presented by Representative Maynard and passed the committee without recorded opposition.
Representative Maynard, recognized to present, said HB 35‑46 "will make it clear that artificial intelligence systems and other non human inanimate objects cannot be granted legal personhood in Oklahoma," ensuring that legal rights remain with people and cannot be shielded by AI systems.
Members moved and seconded the measure, the clerk recorded 7 ayes and 0 nays, and the chair declared the bill passed. The transcript records no amendments or extended debate in committee.
Next steps: the committee declared the bill passed; the transcript does not show additional scheduling details.
