Florida AI ‘Bill of Rights’ appears unlikely to pass this year as House declines to take it up
Florida AI ‘Bill of Rights’ appears unlikely to pass this year as House declines to take it up
Publish Date: 2026-02-28 06:03:00
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- Florida’s “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” faces significant opposition and is unlikely to pass in its current form during this legislative session.
- The proposed legislation would mandate disclosures when users interact with AI, enhance personal data privacy, give parents more control over children’s AI use, and require consent for generating someone’s likeness.
- Despite support from Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Senate, the bill has stalled in the House due to concerns about state-level regulation of fast-moving AI advancements.
- House Speaker Danny Perez and some Republicans advocate for federal oversight, fearing that state-level regulation could create confusing patchwork policies and stifle innovation.
- Senate sponsor Sen. Tom Leek argues for state protection of vulnerable users as AI technologies become more sophisticated, emphasizing the need for immediate action.
- The Senate has postponed floor votes on the bill but may revisit it before the session ends; however, without House support, the bill’s chances of becoming law are slim.
- Other AI-related bills focusing on AI data centers are progressing in both legislative chambers.
