Committee adopts amendment to HB392 and hears R Street Institute urging 'pro‑innovation' AI approach
Feb 3, 2026
The committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 392 clarifying that government entities may adopt policies governing employee use of AI; Alan Smith of the R Street Institute testified in favor of a 'Right to Compute' pro‑innovation approach and warned against heavy-handed regulation.
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The House Technology and Innovation Committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 392 that clarifies government entities may still adopt policies governing employees' use of artificial intelligence. Vice Chair Workman presented the amendment to address concerns raised by local governments; the committee adopted it without objection.
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