HB 1599-FN (2024): relative to the use of artificial intelligence for personal defense.
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HB 1599-FN (2024)
relative to the use of artificial intelligence for personal defense.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2024, with 23 people signed in online: 2 in support and 21 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 19, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Matthew Santonastaso (R - Ches 18) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- January 19, 2024, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- February 1, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 12, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/12/2024 10:30 am LOB 202-204
- January 19, 2024: Executive Session: 01/19/2024 02:00 pm LOB 202-204
- January 19, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/19/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- February 1, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/01/2024