An Act To Ensure Determinations Made By The State Are Free From Unethical, Unsafe Or Illegal Interference By Artificial Intelligence

LD 872 requires Maine state agencies, employees, and contractors to only use AI software that has been approved by the Office of Information Technology. It prohibits the state from purchasing or using unapproved AI unless the software maintains full state control over decisions, ensures transparency, and guarantees affected residents can understand, review, and appeal AI-assisted decisions through accessible and affordable due process. The bill mandates the state to create a list of approved AI tools meeting ethical, legal, and safety standards, and to collaborate with other governments to access safe, ethical AI solutions. This directly affects state agencies making decisions with AI - such as in social services or licensing - and ensures residents retain legal protections when AI is involved.