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SB 86

AN ACT ADDRESSING INNOVATIONS IN AND THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Nolan

Connecticut bill establishing AI development and deployment standards through responsible use requirements and regulatory oversight to balance innovation with consumer protections.

FILE NO. 339
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Bill Summary · SB 86

Legislative bill overview

SB 86 is a Connecticut bill establishing a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence development and deployment. The bill appears designed to balance AI innovation with consumer protections and responsible use standards, though specific provisions require examination of the full text to determine exact requirements and enforcement mechanisms.

Why is this important

AI regulation is increasingly critical as these technologies affect employment, privacy, healthcare, and criminal justice decisions. Connecticut's approach could serve as a model for other states while potentially creating compliance costs for businesses operating in the state, making it economically significant for the tech sector and consumers alike.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional scope: What qualifies as AI systems requiring compliance, and whether overly broad definitions could capture routine software or conversely miss emerging technologies
  • Compliance burden versus innovation: Whether regulatory requirements create barriers to entry for startups while established tech companies absorb costs more easily
  • Enforcement and liability: Who bears responsibility for AI failures or harms—developers, deployers, or end-users—and how realistic monitoring/enforcement proves
  • Federal preemption concerns: Whether state-level AI regulation fragments markets or conflicts with potential federal standards being debated in Congress

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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