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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
HOUSE BILL 1916 By: Alonso-Sandoval
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to artificial intelligence; creating
the Responsible Deployment of AI Systems Act;
providing definitions; clarifying applicability of
act; directing for AI systems to comply with existing
laws; requiring deployers to classify AI systems;
requiring deployers conduct assessments of AI
systems; requiring certain evaluations and
documentation of high-risk AI systems; requiring
qualified overseers; directing deployers to notify
individuals when high-risk AI system influences
certain decisions; directing deployers to establish
governance groups; requiring deployers to maintain
certain information; directing for annual independent
audits of high-risk AI systems; requiring
implementation of protocols; requiring accessible
feedback channels; requiring annual performance
report; directing the AI Council to analyze feedback
and make annual recommendations; providing for
penalties; requiring deployers to publicly disclose
noncompliance incidents; establishing the Artificial
Intelligence Council; providing responsibilities;
providing membership; directing for members to come
from certain backgrounds; directing the AI Council to
develop the AI Regulatory Sandbox Program; providing
description of the AI Regulatory Sandbox Program;
directing the AI Council to develop the Artificial
Intelligence Workforce Development Program;
clarifying eligible applicants; clarifying
priorities; granting rulemaking authority to the AI
Council; providing for codification; and providing an
effective date.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 501 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Responsible
Deployment of AI Systems Act".
SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 502 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
As used in this act:
1. "AI system" means an artificial intelligence or machine
learning-based or algorithmic technology designed to perform tasks
that typically require human intelligence, including decision-
making, prediction, or recommendation;
2. "Deployer" means any public entity, private organization, or
individual that implements AI systems for operational use;
3. "Risk classification" means one of the following:
a. Unacceptable Risk:
(1) means AI applications incompatible with social
values and fundamental rights,
(2) includes social scoring, manipulative AI
targeting vulnerable groups, and real-time
biometric identification systems or may include
any of the following:
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(a) deployment of AI systems for discriminatory
lending practices or biased law enforcement
profiling,
(b) unauthorized use of biometric analysis tools
for surveillance purposes in public and
private spaces,
(c) integration of AI into systems with
unregulated access to sensitive government
databases, or
(d) AI-driven misinformation campaigns targeting
elections, public health, or emergency
response systems, and
(3) AI systems under this category are prohibited
from development, deployment, or use,
b. High Risk:
(1) means AI systems with significant potential to
impact safety, civil liberties, or fundamental
rights,
(2) includes AI in health care, critical
infrastructure, law enforcement, financial
services, and public welfare, and
(3) AI systems under this category are subject to
rigorous pre-deployment risk assessments,
independent audits, strict operational
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requirements, and ongoing real-time monitoring
including mandatory human oversight by qualified
overseers,
c. Limited Risk:
(1) means AI systems that pose moderate risks, such
as manipulation or deceit, but not classified as
high risk,
(2) includes chatbots and content creation tools such
as deepfake generators, and
(3) AI systems under this category require providers
to ensure transparency, informing users when they
interact with AI systems or consume AI-generated
content and requires basic safeguards to prevent
manipulation, and
d. Minimal Risk:
(1) means AI systems with little to no risk to users,
(2) Examples include most consumer-facing AI
applications such as virtual assistants, and
(3) AI systems under this category require minimal
oversight, with adherence to basic data
protection standards; and
4. "Qualified human overseer" means a trained individual
responsible for monitoring and validating high-risk AI system
outputs, with authority to amend or override them when necessary.
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SECTION 3. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 503 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. This act is applicable to all public sector agencies and
private entities deploying artificial intelligence (AI) systems
affecting individuals within this state.
B. All AI systems shall comply with existing laws, including:
1. Federal and state civil rights protections;
2. Data protection laws and state privacy laws; and
3. Consumer protection laws and regulations.
SECTION 4. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 504 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. Deployers must classify artificial intelligence (AI) systems
into one of four risk categories outlined in Section 2 of this act
before deployment.
B. Deployers shall conduct assessments of AI systems to
identify:
1. Potential biases in training data;
2. Risks to safety, civil liberties, and fundamental right; and
3. Mitigation strategies for identified risks.
C. High-risk AI systems must undergo ongoing performance
evaluations, with documentation of findings and actions taken to
address deficiencies.
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D. Qualified overseers must validate AI outputs before they are
enacted and retain authority to override system recommendations.
E. Deployers shall notify affected individuals when high-risk
AI systems influence decisions about the individuals and provide
avenues for appeal or human review.
SECTION 5. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 505 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. All deployers shall establish governance groups to oversee
the classification, deployment, and monitoring of high-risk
artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
B. Deployers shall maintain the following:
1. Updated inventories of deployed AI systems;
2. Documentation on system design, intended use, and training
data; and
3. Records of audits, risk assessments, and oversight
activities.
C. High-risk AI systems must undergo annual independent audits
to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
D. Deployers shall implement protocols to address identified
deficiencies, including suspension or recalibration of systems.
SECTION 6. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 506 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
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A. Deployers shall provide accessible channels for public and
stakeholder feedback on the operation and impact of artificial
intelligence (AI) systems.
B. Aggregated feedback data must be included in an annual
performance report made available by January 1 of each year to the
Artificial Intelligence Council (AI Council), created in Section 8
of this act.
C. The AI Council will analyze feedback and make annual
recommendations to inform updates to state and industry-specific
artificial intelligence and machine-learning regulations.
SECTION 7. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 507 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. Violations of this act may result in the Artificial
Intelligence Council (AI Council) issuing any of the following:
1. Financial penalties proportional to the severity of the
infraction;
2. Suspension or prohibition of noncompliant systems; and
3 Mandatory external oversight until compliance is restored.
B. Deployers shall publicly disclose noncompliance incidents
and the corrective actions taken.
SECTION 8. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 508 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
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A. There is hereby established the Artificial Intelligence
Council (AI Council) which shall oversee the regulation, deployment,
and ethical use of AI systems within this state.
B. The AI Council shall be responsible for:
1. Overseeing the AI Regulatory Sandbox Program to foster
innovation while maintaining safety and accountability;
2. Manage the AI Workforce Development Program, including
administering grants to small businesses and educational
institutions, with a focus on underserved communities;
3. Develop and update guidelines for AI system classification,
risk assessments, and ethical standards;
4. Facilitate public and stakeholder engagement on AI policies
and regulations; and
5. Provide annual reports to the Legislature on the status of
AI deployment, innovation, and workforce initiatives.
C. The AI Council shall include nine (9) members:
1. Three appointed by the Governor;
2. Three appointed by the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of
Representatives; and
3. Three appointed by the President Tempore of the Oklahoma
State Senate.
D. Selected members shall come from one or more of the
following backgrounds:
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1. Experts in artificial intelligence ethics, law, and
technology;
2. Representatives from public agencies and private industry;
and
3. Advocates for civil rights and underserved communities.
SECTION 9. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 509 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. The Artificial Intelligence Council (AI Council) shall
develop the AI Regulatory Sandbox Program.
B. The AI Regulatory Sandbox Program shall provide a controlled
environment for deployers to test innovative AI systems while
ensuring compliance with ethical and safety standards.
C. The AI Council shall:
1. Approve or deny applications for participation in the
sandbox;
2. Set limits and safeguards for testing activities; and
3. Monitor and evaluate sandbox outcomes for compliance and
potential risks.
D. Applicants must demonstrate:
1. The potential for societal benefit or economic development;
2. Compliance with data privacy and security requirements; and
3. Alignment with ethical principles set by the AI Council.
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E. Participants shall submit periodic progress reports and a
final evaluation detailing the system's performance, risks
identified, and mitigation measures taken.
SECTION 10. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 510 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. The Artificial Intelligence Council (AI Council) shall
develop the Artificial Intelligence Workforce Development Program
(AI Program), the purpose of which shall be to enhance AI-related
workforce capabilities by focusing on small businesses and
underserved communities, particularly rural and low-income areas.
B. The AI Council shall:
1. Develop grant criteria for small businesses and educational
institutions; and
2. Monitor program outcomes and report annually to the
Legislature.
C. Eligible applicants may include:
1. Small businesses integrating AI systems to improve
operations; and
2. Educational institutions offering AI-related training or
certification programs targeting underserved populations.
D. The program shall prioritize:
1. Rural outreach programs to introduce AI literacy and
training;
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2. Partnerships with local schools to create STEM pathways
focused on AI; and
3. Affordable training opportunities for individuals from low-
income backgrounds.
SECTION 11. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 511 of Title 25, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
The Artificial Intelligence Council (AI Council) shall have the
authority to establish rules to enforce this act.
SECTION 12. This act shall become effective November 1, 2025.
60-1-11175 MJ 01/08/25