The bill amends section 84-712.05 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to introduce two significant acts: the Agricultural Data Privacy Act and the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act. The Agricultural Data Privacy Act aims to protect agricultural data as a proprietary business asset, ensuring that agricultural producers maintain ownership and control over their data. It prohibits the sale of agricultural data without the express written consent of the producer and requires contracts involving data collection or processing to include provisions that uphold this requirement. The Act also outlines the responsibilities of data controllers and processors regarding data security and establishes enforcement mechanisms, allowing the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief or civil penalties for violations. Importantly, it clarifies that the Act does not create new private causes of action and does not supersede existing laws.

The Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act focuses on regulating interactions between minors and conversational AI services. It mandates that operators inform minor users when they are interacting with AI, implement measures to prevent inappropriate content, and provide privacy management tools. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce this act, with provisions for civil actions against operators who violate its terms. The bill also specifies the types of relief available in such actions, including civil penalties and the recovery of reasonable expenses. Additionally, it establishes that certain sections will become operative on July 1, 2027, and repeals the original section 84-712.05, indicating a comprehensive update to the legal framework surrounding agricultural data and artificial intelligence regulation.

Statutes affected:
Final Reading: 84-712.05
Slip Law: 84-712.05