Connecticut Passes AI Regulation Bill After Years In Development, Sends Measure To Governor

Lawmakers in Connecticut have approved a bill to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), sending Senate Bill 5 to Governor Ned Lamont for final approval. The House passed the measure with a 131-17 vote, while the Senate cleared it with a 32-4 majority.

The legislation covers areas including employment-related decision-making, use of AI systems by state agencies, and safeguards linked to children and online platforms. It also includes provisions for workforce training, education programmes, and a framework for companies to test new technologies. The bill follows years of debate, with earlier efforts delayed over concerns about the impact on businesses and innovation. A revised version combined elements from multiple proposals and gained support across parties.

The governor has indicated plans to sign the bill. Once enacted, the law will place the state among those introducing rules for AI as its use expands across sectors.