Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1296: Artificial intelligence inventory and policies.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1296 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Artificial intelligence inventory and policies. Primary sponsor: Sue Errington (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of education (department) to establish the following: (1) Guidelines and a model policy regarding school artificial intelligence policies. (2) An inventory of artificial intelligence platforms that includes certain information. (3) A process and review by which teachers and school administrators may submit an artificial intelligence platform for inclusion on the inventory. Requires the department to: (1) conduct a survey of teachers and students regarding artificial intelligence platforms; and (2) submit a report regarding the results of the survey to the governor, legislative council, and members of the artificial intelligence task force. Requires school corporations and charter schools to adopt, post, and communicate to students a school policy regarding artificial intelligence. Prohibits school corporations, charter schools, and employees of a school corporation or charter school from penalizing a student based solely on evidence provided by an artificial intelligence detector.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Errington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Tonya Pfaff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Cherrish Pryor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Education
- Coauthored by Representatives Pryor and Pfaff
- Authored by Representative Errington