Existing law provides for the development of emergency management plans by state and local governmental agencies. (NRS 414.040) Existing law also authorizes the development of a state emergency management plan. (NRS 414.060) Section 3 of this bill requires such emergency management plans to include certain provisions to ensure final decisions regarding emergency response planning and the allocation of resources in response to an emergency are not made by artificial intelligence. Section 2 of this bill defines “artificial intelligence” in the context of emergency management. Section 5 of this bill prohibits a public utility from using artificial intelligence to make a final decision regarding whether to reduce or shutdown utility service in response to a disaster or emergency.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 414.030
BDR: 414.030