Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HJ4: Interim study of artificial intelligence
Status: Passed one chamber, April 22, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on artificial intelligence.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. WHEREAS, artificial intelligence is a current and evolving technology having significant impacts on society; and WHEREAS, many states have conducted studies, formed committees or task forces, developed regulations, and established laws in relation to artificial intelligence; and WHEREAS, artificial intelligence should be studied to ensure its proper application and regulation in the state of Montana. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA, or direct sufficient staff resources to: (1) examine current laws or regulations within this state, other states, and the federal government that have aided in creating regulatory structures for artificial intelligence and whether these measures are or would be similarly effective in this state; (2) using other state models, research an artificial intelligence code of ethics to be used by state agencies and an artificial intelligence bill of rights applicable to citizens; (3) examine transparency and disclosure requirements as well as civil and criminal liability for entities that develop or deploy artificial intelligence systems; and (4) assess the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence …
Sponsors
- Parry, Gary (R, 35) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : (S) Filed with Secretary of State
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (H) Returned from Enrolling
- : (H) Sent to Enrolling
- : (S) 3rd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (S) 2nd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (S) Committee Report
Votes
- Do Concur (April 4, 2025): 44 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 3, 2025): 47 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 27, 2025): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 24, 2025): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Interim Study Bills, Information Technology, Legislature, Interim Study Resolutions, Communications
Common questions
- What is HJ4?
- HJ4 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Interim study of artificial intelligence.
- What does HJ4 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on artificial intelligence.
- What is the status of HJ4?
- Passed one chamber as of April 22, 2025. Latest action: (S) Filed with Secretary of State (April 22, 2025).
- Who sponsored HJ4?
- Parry, Gary (R, 35).
- Where is the official record for HJ4?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1493
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