Substitute Bill No. 2 is a comprehensive legislative proposal aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the state, with an effective date of October 1, 2024. The bill defines key terms such as "algorithmic discrimination," "artificial intelligence system," and "high-risk artificial intelligence system," among others. It mandates that developers of high-risk AI systems must use reasonable care to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination and provide deployers with documentation necessary for impact assessments. The bill also requires developers to report any known risks of algorithmic discrimination to the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, and all known deployers within 90 days of discovery. Deployers must complete impact assessments for high-risk AI systems and review their deployment annually to ensure they do not cause algorithmic discrimination. The bill includes insertions to update existing law with these provisions and definitions, and it exempts certain information from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

The bill also introduces requirements for developers of general-purpose AI models to maintain technical documentation and provide deployers with information to understand the AI model's capabilities and limitations. It outlines the enforcement authority of the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, including a process for issuing notices of violation and a 60-day period for curing violations. The bill amends existing definitions and introduces new provisions related to discrimination and disability, including the definition of "protective hairstyles." It also requires employers to provide sexual harassment training and state agencies to provide diversity training. Furthermore, the bill establishes an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council, mandates the creation of a Connecticut Citizens Academy for AI education, and requires the Department of Public Health to study the adoption of governance standards for AI in healthcare. The bill includes various exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, and reporting requirements, and it protects certain information from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 9-600
GL Joint Favorable Substitute: 9-600
File No. 188: 9-600
JUD Joint Favorable: 9-600