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HB 25-1212

Public Safety Protections Artificial Intelligence

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Cutter and 2 co-sponsors

HB 25-1212 aims to protect public safety by regulating AI, setting safety standards, oversight, and reporting for AI use by government and private sectors.

House Second Reading Laid Over to 05/09/2025 - No Amendments
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Bill Summary · HB 25-1212

Summary — HB 25-1212: "Public Safety Protections Artificial Intelligence"

Bill number: HB 25-1212
Title: Public Safety Protections Artificial Intelligence
Introduced: February 11, 2025
Primary sponsors: Rep. Lisa Cutter; Rep. Matt Soper; Rep. Manny Rutinel
Current status (as of provided record): House Second Reading — laid over to 05/09/2025 (No amendments). Procedural history includes referral to the House Judiciary Committee and an amended referral to the Committee of the Whole.

NOTE: The full bill text or version content was not included in the materials provided. The summary below separates what is explicitly known from likely topics the bill would address based on its title and legislative context.

What is known (procedural and metadata)

  • HB 25-1212 was introduced to the House on 2025-02-11 and assigned to the Judiciary Committee.
  • The bill was amended in committee and referred to the House Committee of the Whole on 2025-03-04.
  • Multiple House Second Reading calendar actions show the bill has been laid over several times (3/7, 4/4, 4/6, 5/5), with no amendments recorded at those readings.
  • No bill text or explicit substantive provisions were included in the provided document.

Presumed purpose and intent (based on title)

The bill’s title, “Public Safety Protections Artificial Intelligence,” indicates it aims to regulate aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) to protect public safety. Typical legislative objectives for bills with this framing include:
- Reducing safety risks posed by AI systems (e.g., preventing harms from autonomous systems, deepfakes, or unsafe decision-making).
- Establishing standards, oversight, or reporting requirements for AI development, deployment, or procurement.
- Restricting high-risk uses of AI in public safety-critical domains (e.g., infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement).
- Protecting privacy, civil liberties, and consumer safety while enabling beneficial uses of AI.

Because the actual bill language is not provided, these are plausible aims rather than confirmed provisions.

Possible key provisions (areas commonly addressed in AI public-safety bills)

These items are illustrative of what such a bill might include; they are not confirmed for HB 25-1212:
- Definitions of “AI system,” “high-risk AI,” and related terms.
- Mandatory risk assessments, safety testing, or third‑party audits before deployment.
- Transparency requirements (disclosure when AI is used in public-facing contexts).
- Restrictions on certain uses (e.g., biometric surveillance, automated law‑enforcement decisions).
- Reporting obligations for incidents or harms caused by AI systems.
- State procurement standards for AI used by government agencies.
- Creation of an oversight body, certification program, or enforcement mechanism (fines, injunctions).
- Privacy protections and data-handling requirements.
- Implementation timelines and transitional provisions.

Who would be affected

  • AI developers, vendors, and service providers operating in the state.
  • Private businesses that deploy AI in consumer or safety‑critical applications.
  • State and local government agencies (especially if procurement or use is regulated).
  • Law enforcement and emergency services (if public‑safety use is specifically targeted).
  • The general public, via changes to safety, privacy, and transparency protections.

Next steps and where to find the text

  • Next procedural step per the record: House Second Reading on or after 05/09/2025.
  • To evaluate the bill’s actual requirements and impacts, consult the official bill text and fiscal/legal analyses on the state legislature’s website or contact the bill sponsors’ offices for a summary.
  • Watch for committee reports, amendments, and fiscal notes that will clarify specific obligations, timelines, and budgetary impacts.

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