AI Governance: A Comprehensive Framework That Did Not Pass

The most significant AI proposal this Session, SB 482, titled the “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights,” passed the Florida Senate but did not become law after failing to advance in the House.

As passed by the Senate, the bill would have established a set of consumer protections, including:

• Parental consent requirements for minors using AI companion chatbots.
• Disclosure requirements informing users when interacting with AI systems.
• Restrictions on certain uses of AI-generated likenesses.
• Limitations on government contracting with certain AI vendors.

Legislative discussions surrounding the bill reflected particular concern with youth interaction with AI systems, including issues related to online safety, youth interaction, and transparency. At the same time, stakeholders raised questions regarding implementation, including how platforms would verify user age and comply with disclosure requirements without introducing additional data privacy risks.

These implementation challenges, particularly around verification mechanisms and operational feasibility, remained unresolved at the close of Session. The bill ultimately failed amid inter-chamber disagreement, leaving Florida without a comprehensive AI governance statute.