Governor's Bill No. 1249 seeks to improve data management and utilization within Connecticut's executive branch, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence innovations. The bill establishes a Chief Data Officer within the Office of Policy and Management, who will oversee data management across agencies, with each agency required to appoint an agency data officer. The Chief Data Officer is responsible for creating a state data plan every two years, which will set standards for data management and recommend improvements for data sharing. Notably, the bill includes a requirement for the Chief Data Officer to review high-value data inventories by January 1, 2026, to identify data suitable for AI applications, while also mandating the development of policies to ensure data quality and governance. The previous Section 4-67p is repealed and replaced with updated language reflecting these new responsibilities and timelines.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for regulating artificial intelligence in Connecticut, allowing agencies and municipalities to opt out of certain compliance requirements. It mandates the development of an artificial intelligence regulatory sandbox program to enable testing of innovative AI products under reduced regulatory constraints. The bill defines "artificial intelligence system" and "generative artificial intelligence system," and outlines liability provisions related to AI systems in civil claims, specifying that AI cannot be used as a defense in such claims unless individuals are informed they are interacting with a generative AI system. Furthermore, it establishes the Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology Investment Fund, which may invest up to fifty million dollars in companies developing AI and quantum technologies. The effective dates for various sections of the bill range from July 1, 2025, to October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Governor's Bill: 4-67p