This bill establishes new rules for health insurance companies in Montana that use artificial intelligence to review medical claims and determine coverage. It requires insurers to ensure AI systems base decisions on individual patient medical history and clinical circumstances rather than relying solely on group data, while also mandating regular audits and prohibiting the use of AI to directly deny or delay care. The legislation maintains that final decisions on medical necessity must be made by licensed physicians, not automated systems, and gives the state insurance commissioner authority to enforce compliance through existing penalties.
This bill amends Montana's privacy laws to criminalize the possession and threat of disclosure of sexually explicit images, including both real photographs and digitally fabricated content created using artificial intelligence. It directly affects individuals who possess or threaten to share intimate images of identifiable people without consent, as well as platforms and users involved in distributing such material. The law defines "digitally fabricated" as media that realistically misrepresents an individual as engaging in conduct they did not actually participate in, and establishes specific penalties ranging from misdemeanor charges for first offenses to felony convictions for repeat violations. The legislation includes exceptions for law enforcement activities, public interest reporting, and certain artistic or educational uses, while also clarifying that internet service providers are not liable for content created by others.
This Montana joint resolution urges the U.S. Congress and President to reform federal permitting and environmental review processes to accelerate domestic energy production and infrastructure development. The bill advocates for streamlining regulations that are perceived as barriers to building energy projects, citing national security concerns and the need to meet growing energy demands from technologies like artificial intelligence. It specifically calls for reducing delays caused by litigation and regulatory hurdles while maintaining environmental protections, and highlights Montana's readiness to contribute to national energy independence through its diverse energy resources.
This bill requires manufacturers of online media in Montana to disclose when they use artificial intelligence to direct or control the information users see, and it must offer users the option to opt out of such AI use. The legislation also mandates that any AI-generated content include clear markers like watermarks or labels to alert viewers, with embedded markers that persist even if visible labels are removed. Government entities are exempt from these requirements, and the law defines artificial intelligence as systems that imitate human behavior to control information flow. These rules apply to publicly distributed online media and aim to increase transparency about AI involvement in content creation and delivery.
This bill makes it a crime to share explicit AI-generated images or videos of real people without their consent, particularly when the disclosure could cause emotional harm or is done to intimidate or threaten them. It applies to anyone who knowingly or intentionally shares such content, including cases where someone threatens to release it to demand money or other benefits. The law defines "explicit synthetic media" as realistic images or videos created using artificial intelligence that show identifiable individuals in sexual situations they did not actually participate in. Penalties include fines and jail time, with harsher punishments for repeat offenders or cases involving minors, though exceptions exist for reporting crimes, scientific research, and legal proceedings.
This bill establishes Montana's "Right to Compute Act," which protects citizens' rights to own and use computational resources like computers and software under state constitutional property and free expression rights. It requires companies operating critical infrastructure facilities controlled by artificial intelligence systems to maintain the ability to disable AI control and revert to human operation within a reasonable timeframe. The law mandates that organizations regularly test and update risk management plans to ensure they can continue operations without relying on AI systems, while also clarifying that these protections do not override existing intellectual property or federal laws.
This bill (LC 3467) proposed creating a framework to guide the development and use of AI-powered learning tools in educational settings, primarily affecting schools and educational technology providers. It aimed to establish guidelines for ethical AI use, student data privacy, and teacher training but did not specify concrete implementation steps. The bill was drafted in December 2024 but died in committee on May 27, 2025, meaning it never advanced to a vote or became law. As a procedural proposal, it remains inactive with no enacted policies.
HB 514 revises Montana's privacy in communications laws, specifically targeting the non-consensual use of sexually explicit images. The bill makes it an offense to publish, distribute, or disclose real or "digitally fabricated" sexually explicit images of an identifiable person without their consent, especially with intent to harm or extort. It also criminalizes possessing and threatening to disclose such images to obtain money or valuables. "Digitally fabricated" is defined as media created using technical means, like artificial intelligence, to falsely depict an individual engaging in sexual conduct. Penalties for these offenses range from a misdemeanor for a first conviction to a felony for subsequent convictions.
SB 452 would require online media manufacturers (not government entities) to disclose when artificial intelligence curates or controls content users see and provide an opt-out option. It mandates visible markers on AI-generated content - like watermarks or labels - to alert users, even if original markers are removed. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" as systems that mimic human behavior to shape information flow and specifies "markers" as clear visual or audio disclosures. The bill died in committee in May 2025 and is not law.
House Bill 556 regulates how health insurance issuers use artificial intelligence (AI) for reviewing and managing healthcare services. It prohibits AI, algorithms, or other software tools from solely determining medical necessity or denying, delaying, or modifying healthcare services. Instead, medical necessity determinations must be made by licensed healthcare professionals, considering individual patient history and circumstances, not just group data. The bill also requires AI tools to be applied fairly, avoid discrimination, and be open to audit, making non-compliance an unfair claim settlement practice.
