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PA HB1625
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Ortitay
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Keystone Artificial Intelligence Authority within the Department of Community and Economic Development, governed by a 5-member board appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, to promote development of AI facilities, data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and related technologies in Pennsylvania
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Creates a permit navigator program providing applicants with a dedicated point of contact, preapplication conferences, and a digital tracking system to coordinate and expedite state-level permitting for target industry projects
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Imposes maximum permit review timelines of 90 days for initial reviews and 30 days for resubmissions; permits are deemed approved if agencies fail to act within deadlines, and applicants receive fee refunds when agencies miss deadlines without justification
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Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to partner with a Pennsylvania university within 6 months to develop an AI-powered permitting system that prescreens applications for completeness and compliance, with an effectiveness report due within 18 months
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Establishes the Keystone Artificial Intelligence Development Fund as a restricted fund in the State Treasury with continuing appropriations to the authority for implementation
Legislative Description
Establishing the Keystone Artificial Intelligence Authority within the Department of Community and Economic Development; providing for the duties of authority and its governing board; providing for duties of other entities; establishing the Artificial Intelligence Permitting System Pilot Program within the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing the Keystone Artificial Intelligence Development Fund; and providing for sovereign immunity.
Last Action
Referred to Communications & Technology
6/20/2025