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H06872026 Regular Session

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding unbiased artificial intelligence in state government purchasing.

PROCUREMENT -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding unbiased artificial intelligence in state government purchasing.

PROCUREMENT

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Thepurposeofthislegislationistoensurethatartificialintelligencesystemsusedbystategovernmentoperateas neutral,accurate,andreliabletoolsthatservethepublicinterest. Asagenciesincreasinglyrelyonlargelanguage models to assist with research, analysis, and decision-making, this act establishes standards to prevent the intentional distortion, suppression, or prioritization of information to advance undisclosed ideological agendas, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. The legislation affirms that artificial intelligence may describe or analyze any lawful subject in an informational or academic manner, while requiring transparency, procurement safeguards, and oversight to protect objectivity, public trust, and the integrity of state government operations.

LATEST ACTION

Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading

BILL INFO

Session
2026
Chamber
house
Status date
Feb 16, 2026

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