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1 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4
2 INTRODUCED BY G. PARRY, M. NIKOLAKAKOS, G. OVERSTREET, C. SCHOMER
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4 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
5 MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
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7 WHEREAS, artificial intelligence is a current and evolving technology having significant impacts on
8 society; and
9 WHEREAS, many states have conducted studies, formed committees or task forces, developed
10 regulations, and established laws in relation to artificial intelligence; and
11 WHEREAS, artificial intelligence should be studied to ensure its proper application and regulation in the
12 state of Montana.
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14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
15 THE STATE OF MONTANA:
16 That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory
17 committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA, or direct sufficient staff resources to:
18 (1) examine current laws or regulations within this state, other states, and the federal government
19 that have aided in creating regulatory structures for artificial intelligence and whether these measures are or
20 would be similarly effective in this state;
21 (2) using other state models, research an artificial intelligence code of ethics to be used by state
22 agencies and an artificial intelligence bill of rights applicable to citizens;
23 (3) examine transparency and disclosure requirements as well as civil and criminal liability for
24 entities that develop or deploy artificial intelligence systems; and
25 (4) assess the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence to state agencies and to the rights and
26 interests of Montana residents, including the impact of artificial intelligence on employment, constitutional and
27 legal rights, privacy interests, and economic welfare in this state.
28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the study is assigned to staff, any findings or conclusions be 69th Legislature HJ 4.1
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1 presented to and reviewed by an appropriate committee designated by the Legislative Council.
2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all aspects of the study, including presentation and review
3 requirements, be concluded prior to September 15, 2026.
4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final results of the study, including any findings, conclusions,
5 comments, or recommendations of the appropriate committee, be reported to the 70th Legislature.
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