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  "description": "Measure addresses AI’s impact on workers, children, and consumers.\n",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-05T20:01:27.000Z",
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  "textContent": "May 5, 2026 – Connecticut lawmakers passed a sweeping artificial intelligence bill Friday.\n\nSenate Bill 5, led by state Sen. **James Maroney** , D-Milford, cleared the House 131–17 and the Senate 32–4, reflecting bipartisan agreement on the need to regulate AI while allowing innovation to continue.\n\nThe measure was sent to Gov. **Ned Lamont**(D)**** for signature. Lawmakers framed the comprehensive state frameworks as a balance between consumer protection and economic growth after years of debate stalled earlier efforts.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\n“This is about protecting people without stopping that innovation,” said Rep. **Roland Lemar** , D-New Haven, as lawmakers took up the bill.\n\nThe legislation, titled the _Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act_ , sets new rules for how AI is used in hiring and consumer-facing systems.\n\nCompanies using automated decision-making tools must disclose their use and notify affected individuals, including job applicants and employees.\n\nThe bill also makes clear that AI systems cannot be used as a defense against discrimination claims under state law.\n\nLawmakers included new safeguards for minors. AI chatbot providers must implement protections to detect self-harm risks and direct users to appropriate resources, while platforms must limit certain interactions with children and offer parental controls.\n\nEnforcement authority in Connecticut will largely rest with the state attorney general under unfair trade practices law, with limited avenues for private lawsuits tied to certain youth protections.\n\nThe legislation also requires some AI-generated content to include provenance data identifying synthetic media.\n\nState agencies must inventory their AI systems and evaluate risks, while the bill establishes a regulatory sandbox for companies to test AI tools under reduced requirements.\n\nWorkforce provisions include expanded AI education and training programs, including integration into school curricula.\n\nLamont has endorsed the legislation, signaling a shift from 2025 when similar proposals stalled over business concerns.\n\nThe state action comes as federal lawmakers have moved to preempt state efforts to regulate AI.\n\nThe federal government has actively pursued a strategy to preempt state-level AI regulations, aiming to replace a \"patchwork\" of state laws with a single, national standard to promote industry growth.\n\nAll 50 U.S. states have introduced AI-related legislation, with over 145 bills enacted in 2025.",
  "title": "Connecticut Passes Bipartisan AI Regulation Bill",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T21:49:16.127Z"
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