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IA HF2691
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Economic Growth And Technology
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AI Summary
- Users who provide input to an artificial intelligence system own the generated output by default, unless terms of use or a contract specifies otherwise
- Persons who train an AI system own the resulting trained artificial intelligence if the training data was lawfully acquired and they have not transferred ownership rights through contract or agreement
- Defines key terms including "artificial intelligence" (machine-based system that infers from input to generate output), "input" (data, directives, or instructions from users), "output" (new content including images, text, predictions, and audio-visual media), and "train" (exposing AI to data to recognize patterns)
- Ownership provisions can be modified by terms of use agreements or contracts between users and AI owners
- Creates new Iowa Code chapter 554J to establish this framework for AI ownership rights
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the ownership of artificial intelligence output and trained artificial intelligence.(Formerly HSB 635.)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 378.
2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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