Ind. Code ch. 2-5-53.7

Ind. Code ch. 2-5-53.7
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Ind. Code § 2-5-53.7-1 "Artificial intelligence"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "artificial intelligence" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13.1-5-1. As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 2-5-53.7-2 "College or university"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "college or university" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-10. As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 2-5-53.7-3 "Task force"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "task force" refers to the artificial intelligence task force established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 2-5-53.7-4 Artificial intelligence task force established

Sec. 4. The artificial intelligence task force is established as a temporary task force serving the general assembly. As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 2-5-53.7-5 Task force membership; appointment; terms

Sec. 5. (a) The task force consists of the following fifteen (15) members: (1) A member of the house of representatives who is appointed to the task force by the speaker of the house of representatives. (2) A member of the senate who is appointed to the task force by the president pro tempore of the senate. (3) A member of the house of representatives who is appointed to the task force by the minority leader of the house of representatives. (4) A member of the senate who is appointed to the task force by the minority leader of the senate. (5) The chief information officer appointed under IC 4-13.1-2-3, who serves as an ex officio member of the task force. (6) The chief data officer appointed under IC 4-3-26-9, who serves as an ex officio member of the task force, or the chief data officer's designee. (7) The following members who are appointed to the task force by the governor: (A) An academic professional who: (i) is employed by a public or private college or university located in Indiana; and (ii) specializes in ethics. (B) An academic professional who: (i) is employed by a public or private college or university located in Indiana; and (ii) specializes in artificial intelligence technology. (C) An individual with expertise in the use of artificial intelligence by law enforcement agencies. (D) An individual with expertise in legal and constitutional rights. (E) An individual employed in the cloud technology industry. (8) A member with expertise in artificial intelligence or cybersecurity who is appointed to the task force as follows: (A) The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint the member in odd-numbered years. (B) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint the member in even-numbered years. (9) The solicitor general, who serves as an ex officio member of the task force, or the solicitor general's designee. (10) The director of information technology of the senate, who serves as an ex officio member of the task force. (11) The director of the legislative services agency's office of technology services, who serves as an ex officio member of the task force. (b) The members appointed under subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2) shall serve as co-chairs of the task force. (c) Members of the task force appointed to the task force under subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(7), and (a)(8) serve a term that ends June 30 of each odd-numbered year but may be reappointed to subsequent terms. (d) If a vacancy occurs on the task force, the appointing authority who appointed the member whose position is vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. (e) An individual appointed to fill a vacancy must meet the qualifications of the vacancy. (f) An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the remainder of the term of the member the individual is appointed to replace. (g) The following shall serve as nonvoting members of the task force: (1) The chief information officer. (2) The chief data officer, or the chief data officer's designee. (h) Appointing authorities shall appoint the initial members of the task force under subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(7), and (a)(8) not later than August 1, 2024, and not later than August 1 of each odd-numbered year thereafter. As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 2-5-53.7-6 Task force meetings; public access to task force records

Sec. 6. (a) The task force shall meet at the call of the co-chairs. (b) The task force shall meet for the first time not later than September 1, 2024. (c) A majority of the members of the task force constitutes a quorum. (d) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members of the task force are required for the task force to take action on any measure, including adoption of the report under section 8(3) of this chapter. (e) All meetings of the task force are open to the public in accordance with and subject to IC 5-14-1.5. All records of the task force are subject to the requirements of IC 5-14-3. As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 2-5-53.7-7 Legislative services agency staffing

Sec. 7. (a) The legislative services agency shall staff the task force. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the task force is subject to IC 2-5-1.2 and the policies and rules of the legislative council. As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 2-5-53.7-8 Task force duties; study; report

Sec. 8. The task force shall do the following: (1) Conduct a study of: (A) artificial intelligence technology that has been used, developed, or considered for use by state agencies as reported under IC 4-13.1-5; and (B) recommendations issued by other state, institutional, or academic bodies regarding use of artificial intelligence technology in government. (2) Assess documented and potential: (A) benefits and risks to state agencies of state agency use of artificial intelligence technology; and (B) effects of state agency use of artificial intelligence technology on the rights and interests of Indiana residents, including on the: (i) constitutional and legal rights; (ii) privacy interests; (iii) employment; and (iv) economic welfare; of Indiana residents. (3) Not later than October 31, 2024, and not later than October 31 of each year thereafter, adopt and submit to the executive director of the legislative services agency, for distribution to the members of the general assembly, a report that includes the following: (A) The results of the task force's study under subdivision (1) and assessment under subdivision (2). (B) The task force's recommendations with regard to state policies, including any recommended legislation, governing state agency use of artificial intelligence technology, including any policies or legislation necessary to: (i) promote effective, informed, and beneficial use of artificial intelligence technology by state agencies; and (ii) protect the rights and interests of state residents, including the rights and interests described in subdivision (2)(B), from infringement or impairment by state agency use of artificial intelligence technology. As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.1.
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