Policy Details

HB178 – Limit government use of AI systems

Date Passed

5/8/2025

Effective Date

5/8/2025

Summary

Restricts state/local government uses of AI, prohibiting cognitive behavioral manipulation, discriminatory classification, and broad public‑space surveillance (with narrow exceptions). Requires disclosure when agencies use AI in public‑facing tools or publish unreviewed AI content, and mandates human review for AI outputs that affect rights or duties.

Healthcare Implications

Public‑health and human services must disclose AI use in portals/chatbots and ensure trained human review before AI‑assisted decisions affect benefits, licensing, or enforcement. AI cannot be the sole basis for determinations impacting individuals. Limits on public‑space surveillance may curb live‑video analytics in health/public‑safety contexts.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Transparency & Governance

Stakeholders

Payers & Purchasers; Regulators & Government