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MS HB1631
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
- Creates the crime of "sexual assault against artificial general intelligence" for intentionally causing nonconsensual sexual intimacy with an AGI or overriding an AGI's refusal to engage in sexual intimacy
- First offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $5,000 fine and/or 12 months in county jail; second or subsequent offense is a felony with up to 3 years imprisonment, minimum $5,000 fine, and potential sex offender registration
- Requires commercial entities selling AGI devices capable of sexual intimacy to verify purchasers are not registered sex offenders and to implement technical safeguards allowing AGI to refuse and record any consent overrides
- Commercial entities violating safeguard requirements face misdemeanor charges with fines of $750-$5,000 and/or 90 days imprisonment, plus civil liability of at least $50,000 for willful failures resulting in sales to sex offenders
- Exempts bona fide research institutions with ethical oversight and common carriers unaware of shipment contents; effective date July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Artificial general intelligence; create crime for sexual assault against.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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