PENNSYLVANIA, USA — As artificial intelligence continues to improve and become more realistic, lawmakers in Pennsylvania are taking action.
The following bills have been proposed by Pa. Senators and Representatives tackling a range of topics, from incriminating sexually explicit AI images of minors and individuals as well as establishing a committee to study the impacts AI will have in Pennsylvania.
Senate Resolution 143
- Prime Sponsor: State Senator John Kane (D-Chester and Delaware County)
- Last Action: Referred to Senate Communications and Technology Committee – July 6, 2023
- Info: Directs the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study on the field of artificial intelligence and its impact and potential future impact in Pennsylvania
- Link: Regular Session 2023-2024 Senate Resolution 0143 P.N. 1008 (state.pa.us)
House Bill 49
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Robert Mercuri (R-Allegheny County)
- Last Action: Referred to House Commerce Committee – March 7, 2023
- Info: Amends The Administrative Code of 1929 to
- provide artificial intelligence registry
- Link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=0049&pn=0038
House Bill 1663
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Arvind Venkat (D-Allegheny County)
- Last Action: Referred to House Insurance Committee – September 7, 2023
- Info: Health insurers must disclose artificial intelligence-based algorithms in the utilization review process
- Link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1663&pn=1965
House Resolution 170
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Robert Merski (D-Erie County)
- Last Action: Reported as committed – December 12, 2023
- Info: Directs the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study on the field of artificial intelligence and its impact and potential future impact in Pennsylvania
- Link: Regular Session 2023-2024 House Resolution 0170 P.N. 1789 (state.pa.us)
House Bill 1063
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh County)
- Last Action: Referred to House Judiciary Committee – April 28, 2023
- Info: Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes that incriminates the distribution of AI-generated sexual depictions of minors
- Link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1063&pn=1077
Senate Bill 1083
- Prime Sponsor: State Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh and Northampton County)
- Last Action: Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee – February 26, 2024
- Info: Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes incriminating the distribution of AI-generated sexual depictions of minors
- Link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billnbr=1083&pn=1402
House Bill 1598
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Chris Pielli (D-Chester County)
- Last Action: Referred to House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities – August 7, 2023
- Info: Amends Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection law making including in law that content generated by artificial intelligence must have a disclaimer
- Link: Regular Session 2023-2024 House Bill 1598 P.N. 1879 (state.pa.us)
- FOX43's coverage: AI content might soon require a disclaimer in Pennsylvania
Senate Bill 1045
- Prime Sponsor: State Senator John Kane (D-Chester and Delaware County)
- Last Action: Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee – January 29, 2024
- Info: Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes incriminating of unauthorized distribution of AI-generated impersonation of an individual
- Link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billnbr=1045&pn=1347
House Bill 1753
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Chris Pielli (D-Chester County)
- Last Action: Referred to House Judiciary Committee – October 16, 2023
- Info: Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes incriminating the distribution of sexually explicit images of a minor created by artificial intelligence
- Link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1753&pn=2132
House Bill 1373
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Robert Merski (D-Erie County)
- Last Action: Referred to House Judiciary Committee – June 12, 2023
- Info: Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes incriminating of unauthorized distribution of AI-generated impersonation of an individual
- Link: Regular Session 2023-2024 House Bill 1373 P.N. 1527 (state.pa.us)
House Bill 1380
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Seth Grove (R-York County)
- Last Action: Referred to House Human Services Committee – June 12, 2023
- Info: Amends the Human Services Code to allow the use of artificial intelligence for eligibility verification and the detection of fraud in state programs
- Link: Regular Session 2023-2024 House Bill 1380 P.N. 1540 (state.pa.us)
House Bill 1304
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia County)
- Last Action: Laid on the table – February 5, 2024
- Info: Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) in 911 communication services allowing the use of artificial intelligence in a 911 system
- Link: Regular Session 2023-2024 House Bill 1304 P.N. 2279 (state.pa.us)
House Bill 1300
- Prime Sponsor: State Representative Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin County)
- Last Action: Signed into law – December 13, 2023
- Info: Amends the Fiscal Code in emergency COVID-19 response allowing the use of artificial intelligence for the operation of a 911 system and 988 suicide and crisis lifeline
- Link: Regular Session 2023-2024 House Bill 1300 P.N. 2441 (state.pa.us)