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Senator Kirkpatrick backs bill to require human involvement when AI is used in prior authorizations
Summary
Senator Kirkpatrick told the committee SB444 is designed to ensure human review in prior-authorization processes that use AI, framing the bill as a patient-protection measure.
Senator Kirkpatrick introduced Senate Bill 444 during the session, framing it as a patient-protection measure aimed at ensuring human involvement when artificial intelligence is part of the prior-authorization process. "You've heard About this patient protection bill to be sure that humans are involved in the AI process for prior authorization," she said.
Committee members did not record extended debate on SB444 during the hearing; the bill was one of the items placed on the committee agenda for further consideration. No amendments or votes on the bill were recorded at the session.
