Relating to: the legal status of artificial intelligence.
This bill defines artificial intelligence and explicitly states that AI systems are not considered legal persons under Wisconsin law. It prevents AI from being granted rights such as marriage, holding property, serving in corporate roles, or facing legal liability, while assigning ownership of any assets generated by AI to its developers, manufacturers, or owners. The legislation clarifies that any attempt to grant AI legal personhood would be void and unenforceable.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives Brill, Dittrich, Armstrong, Behnke, Knodl, Maxey, Murphy, Neylon and O'Connor;
cosponsored by Senators Jacque and Quinn
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