HB 1506 (2026): creating an exception to the restricted uses of artificial intelligence by state agencies.
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HB 1506 (2026)
creating an exception to the restricted uses of artificial intelligence by state agencies.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2026, with 6 people signed in online: 2 in support, 3 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 15, 2026. The committee is due to meet in executive session on October 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. Thomas Cormen (D - Graf 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Travis Corcoran (R - Hills 28)
- Rep. Tanya Donnelly (R - Rock 25)
- Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 14)
- Rep. Chris Muns (D - Rock 29)
- Rep. David Preece (D - Hills 17)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 159
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- October 22, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 29, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- October 15, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 10/15/2026 10:30 am GP 231
- October 22, 2026: Executive Session: 10/22/2026 10:30 am GP 231