Committee advances bill to define “artificial intelligence,” using federal language

The committee advanced House Bill 17-23, a bill that would establish a statutory definition of "artificial intelligence," during a brief technology meeting.

Unidentified Speaker (S1) introduced the bill as the first item on the agenda, calling it a "sister" or companion bill that uses the same language previously considered in committee and saying, "All we've done is modeled the federal language." The speaker said the aim is to "establish a baseline for what the definition of artificial intelligence is."

S1 then moved that the bill "do pass" and called for the question. Members were asked "All in favor, say aye," and the transcript records a verbal "Aye." The transcript does not report a roll-call or numerical vote tally; it records no named mover or seconder beyond the speaker's motion.

Why it matters: A statutory definition can affect how future statutes, procurements, regulations and agency guidance treat systems labeled as AI. The sponsor told the committee it is intended to create continuity with federal usage by mirroring federal language.

Next steps: The committee moved the bill and recorded the voice vote in favor; the transcript does not show further debate or a recorded tally. The meeting then moved on to the next agenda item.