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HB 1535

Artificial Intelligence Task Force; create and prescribe responsibilities of.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Zakiya Summers

Mississippi bill creates AI task force to study and recommend policies on artificial intelligence development, deployment, and state regulation; died in 2025 session.

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Bill Summary · HB 1535

Legislative bill overview

HB 1535 proposes creating an artificial intelligence task force in Mississippi to study and develop policies regarding AI development, deployment, and regulation. The bill would establish responsibilities for this task force to assess AI's impact on the state and make recommendations for legislative or regulatory action.

Why is this important

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into government services, healthcare, education, and business, states are establishing frameworks to manage potential risks while encouraging innovation. Mississippi's task force would position the state to develop proactive AI governance rather than reacting to problems after they emerge.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and authority ambiguity: The bill's specific powers, funding, and enforcement mechanisms are unclear, raising questions about whether the task force would be advisory-only or could implement binding regulations
  • Resource allocation: Creating and staffing a new task force requires state funding during periods of budget constraints, with unclear cost-benefit analysis
  • Industry representation vs. public interest: Questions about task force composition—whether it adequately balances tech industry input with labor, civil rights, and consumer protection perspectives

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

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