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1 STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
3 HOUSE BILL 1916 By: Alonso-Sandoval
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6 AS INTRODUCED
7 An Act relating to artificial intelligence; creating
the Responsible Deployment of AI Systems Act;
8 providing definitions; clarifying applicability of
act; directing for AI systems to comply with existing
9 laws; requiring deployers to classify AI systems;
requiring deployers conduct assessments of AI
10 systems; requiring certain evaluations and
documentation of high-risk AI systems; requiring
11 qualified overseers; directing deployers to notify
individuals when high-risk AI system influences
12 certain decisions; directing deployers to establish
governance groups; requiring deployers to maintain
13 certain information; directing for annual independent
audits of high-risk AI systems; requiring
14 implementation of protocols; requiring accessible
feedback channels; requiring annual performance
15 report; directing the AI Council to analyze feedback
and make annual recommendations; providing for
16 penalties; requiring deployers to publicly disclose
noncompliance incidents; establishing the Artificial
17 Intelligence Council; providing responsibilities;
providing membership; directing for members to come
18 from certain backgrounds; directing the AI Council to
develop the AI Regulatory Sandbox Program; providing
19 description of the AI Regulatory Sandbox Program;
directing the AI Council to develop the Artificial
20 Intelligence Workforce Development Program;
clarifying eligible applicants; clarifying
21 priorities; granting rulemaking authority to the AI
Council; providing for codification; and providing an
22 effective date.
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1 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
2 SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
3 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 501 of Title 25, unless there is
4 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
5 This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Responsible
6 Deployment of AI Systems Act".
7 SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
8 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 502 of Title 25, unless there is
9 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
10 As used in this act:
11 1. "AI system" means an artificial intelligence or machine
12 learning-based or algorithmic technology designed to perform tasks
13 that typically require human intelligence, including decision-
14 making, prediction, or recommendation;
15 2. "Deployer" means any public entity, private organization, or
16 individual that implements AI systems for operational use;
17 3. "Risk classification" means one of the following:
18 a. Unacceptable Risk:
19 (1) means AI applications incompatible with social
20 values and fundamental rights,
21 (2) includes social scoring, manipulative AI
22 targeting vulnerable groups, and real-time
23 biometric identification systems or may include
24 any of the following:
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1 (a) deployment of AI systems for discriminatory
2 lending practices or biased law enforcement
3 profiling,
4 (b) unauthorized use of biometric analysis tools
5 for surveillance purposes in public and
6 private spaces,
7 (c) integration of AI into systems with
8 unregulated access to sensitive government
9 databases, or
10 (d) AI-driven misinformation campaigns targeting
11 elections, public health, or emergency
12 response systems, and
13 (3) AI systems under this category are prohibited
14 from development, deployment, or use,
15 b. High Risk:
16 (1) means AI systems with significant potential to
17 impact safety, civil liberties, or fundamental
18 rights,
19 (2) includes AI in health care, critical
20 infrastructure, law enforcement, financial
21 services, and public welfare, and
22 (3) AI systems under this category are subject to
23 rigorous pre-deployment risk assessments,
24 independent audits, strict operational
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1 requirements, and ongoing real-time monitoring
2 including mandatory human oversight by qualified
3 overseers,
4 c. Limited Risk:
5 (1) means AI systems that pose moderate risks, such
6 as manipulation or deceit, but not classified as
7 high risk,
8 (2) includes chatbots and content creation tools such
9 as deepfake generators, and
10 (3) AI systems under this category require providers
11 to ensure transparency, informing users when they
12 interact with AI systems or consume AI-generated
13 content and requires basic safeguards to prevent
14 manipulation, and
15 d. Minimal Risk:
16 (1) means AI systems with little to no risk to users,
17 (2) Examples include most consumer-facing AI
18 applications such as virtual assistants, and
19 (3) AI systems under this category require minimal
20 oversight, with adherence to basic data
21 protection standards; and
22 4. "Qualified human overseer" means a trained individual
23 responsible for monitoring and validating high-risk AI system
24 outputs, with authority to amend or override them when necessary.
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1 SECTION 3. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
2 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 503 of Title 25, unless there is
3 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
4 A. This act is applicable to all public sector agencies and
5 private entities deploying artificial intelligence (AI) systems
6 affecting individuals within this state.
7 B. All AI systems shall comply with existing laws, including:
8 1. Federal and state civil rights protections;
9 2. Data protection laws and state privacy laws; and
10 3. Consumer protection laws and regulations.
11 SECTION 4. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
12 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 504 of Title 25, unless there is
13 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
14 A. Deployers must classify artificial intelligence (AI) systems
15 into one of four risk categories outlined in Section 2 of this act
16 before deployment.
17 B. Deployers shall conduct assessments of AI systems to
18 identify:
19 1. Potential biases in training data;
20 2. Risks to safety, civil liberties, and fundamental right; and
21 3. Mitigation strategies for identified risks.
22 C. High-risk AI systems must undergo ongoing performance
23 evaluations, with documentation of findings and actions taken to
24 address deficiencies.
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1 D. Qualified overseers must validate AI outputs before they are
2 enacted and retain authority to override system recommendations.
3 E. Deployers shall notify affected individuals when high-risk
4 AI systems influence decisions about the individuals and provide
5 avenues for appeal or human review.
6 SECTION 5. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
7 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 505 of Title 25, unless there is
8 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
9 A. All deployers shall establish governance groups to oversee
10 the classification, deployment, and monitoring of high-risk
11 artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
12 B. Deployers shall maintain the following:
13 1. Updated inventories of deployed AI systems;
14 2. Documentation on system design, intended use, and training
15 data; and
16 3. Records of audits, risk assessments, and oversight
17 activities.
18 C. High-risk AI systems must undergo annual independent audits
19 to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
20 D. Deployers shall implement protocols to address identified
21 deficiencies, including suspension or recalibration of systems.
22 SECTION 6. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
23 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 506 of Title 25, unless there is
24 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
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1 A. Deployers shall provide accessible channels for public and
2 stakeholder feedback on the operation and impact of artificial
3 intelligence (AI) systems.
4 B. Aggregated feedback data must be included in an annual
5 performance report made available by January 1 of each year to the
6 Artificial Intelligence Council (AI Council), created in Section 8
7 of this act.
8 C. The AI Council will analyze feedback and make annual
9 recommendations to inform updates to state and industry-specific
10 artificial intelligence and machine-learning regulations.
11 SECTION 7. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
12 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 507 of Title 25, unless there is
13 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
14 A. Violations of this act may result in the Artificial
15 Intelligence Council (AI Council) issuing any of the following:
16 1. Financial penalties proportional to the severity of the
17 infraction;
18 2. Suspension or prohibition of noncompliant systems; and
19 3 Mandatory external oversight until compliance is restored.
20 B. Deployers shall publicly disclose noncompliance incidents
21 and the corrective actions taken.
22 SECTION 8. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
23 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 508 of Title 25, unless there is
24 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
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1 A. There is hereby established the Artificial Intelligence
2 Council (AI Council) which shall oversee the regulation, deployment,
3 and ethical use of AI systems within this state.
4 B. The AI Council shall be responsible for:
5 1. Overseeing the AI Regulatory Sandbox Program to foster
6 innovation while maintaining safety and accountability;
7 2. Manage the AI Workforce Development Program, including
8 administering grants to small businesses and educational
9 institutions, with a focus on underserved communities;
10 3. Develop and update guidelines for AI system classification,
11 risk assessments, and ethical standards;
12 4. Facilitate public and stakeholder engagement on AI policies
13 and regulations; and
14 5. Provide annual reports to the Legislature on the status of
15 AI deployment, innovation, and workforce initiatives.
16 C. The AI Council shall include nine (9) members:
17 1. Three appointed by the Governor;
18 2. Three appointed by the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of
19 Representatives; and
20 3. Three appointed by the President Tempore of the Oklahoma
21 State Senate.
22 D. Selected members shall come from one or more of the
23 following backgrounds:
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1 1. Experts in artificial intelligence ethics, law, and
2 technology;
3 2. Representatives from public agencies and private industry;
4 and
5 3. Advocates for civil rights and underserved communities.
6 SECTION 9. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
7 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 509 of Title 25, unless there is
8 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
9 A. The Artificial Intelligence Council (AI Council) shall
10 develop the AI Regulatory Sandbox Program.
11 B. The AI Regulatory Sandbox Program shall provide a controlled
12 environment for deployers to test innovative AI systems while
13 ensuring compliance with ethical and safety standards.
14 C. The AI Council shall:
15 1. Approve or deny applications for participation in the
16 sandbox;
17 2. Set limits and safeguards for testing activities; and
18 3. Monitor and evaluate sandbox outcomes for compliance and
19 potential risks.
20 D. Applicants must demonstrate:
21 1. The potential for societal benefit or economic development;
22 2. Compliance with data privacy and security requirements; and
23 3. Alignment with ethical principles set by the AI Council.
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1 E. Participants shall submit periodic progress reports and a
2 final evaluation detailing the system's performance, risks
3 identified, and mitigation measures taken.
4 SECTION 10. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
5 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 510 of Title 25, unless there is
6 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
7 A. The Artificial Intelligence Council (AI Council) shall
8 develop the Artificial Intelligence Workforce Development Program
9 (AI Program), the purpose of which shall be to enhance AI-related
10 workforce capabilities by focusing on small businesses and
11 underserved communities, particularly rural and low-income areas.
12 B. The AI Council shall:
13 1. Develop grant criteria for small businesses and educational
14 institutions; and
15 2. Monitor program outcomes and report annually to the
16 Legislature.
17 C. Eligible applicants may include:
18 1. Small businesses integrating AI systems to improve
19 operations; and
20 2. Educational institutions offering AI-related training or
21 certification programs targeting underserved populations.
22 D. The program shall prioritize:
23 1. Rural outreach programs to introduce AI literacy and
24 training;
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1 2. Partnerships with local schools to create STEM pathways
2 focused on AI; and
3 3. Affordable training opportunities for individuals from low-
4 income backgrounds.
5 SECTION 11. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
6 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 511 of Title 25, unless there is
7 created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
8 The Artificial Intelligence Council (AI Council) shall have the
9 authority to establish rules to enforce this act.
10 SECTION 12. This act shall become effective November 1, 2025.
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