MontanaMontanaLawHB 178

Limit government use of AI systems

Limits state and local government use of AI systems, prohibits certain uses such as cognitive behavioral manipulation, and requires disclosure and human review of AI-generated decisions.

Body

Montana Legislature

Session

2025

Introduced

Jan 10, 2025

In effect since

Oct 1, 20251y1 year ago

Sponsors

R (Republican)Republican

Topics

Gov AIAI

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