Policy Details

HB1876 – Regarding the Ownership of Model Training and Content Generated by a Generative Artificial Intelligence Tool

Date Passed

4/21/2025

Effective Date

8/5/2025

Summary

Clarifies ownership of content generated by generative AI tools and certain model-training outputs, including work-for-hire exceptions and limitations. Establishes who owns AI-assisted outputs and recognizes contractual allocation of rights.

Healthcare Implications

For health systems, universities, and vendors building clinical/administrative AI, the law affects IP ownership of AI-assisted documentation, images, and model artifacts. Organizations should review employment and vendor contracts to align with the statute’s ownership and work-for-hire provisions. Clinical research programs using GenAI should ensure rights and disclosures are clear to avoid disputes.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Privacy & Data

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems