Florida State Senator Tom Leek filed legislation Monday establishing an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, a priority of Governor Ron DeSantis. The measure would take effect during the legislative session beginning January 13.

The proposal includes provisions to protect minors from harmful AI content and requires users to be notified when interacting with AI systems rather than humans. The bill also addresses unauthorized use of individuals’ names, images, or likenesses and mandates disclosure when political advertisements are created using AI.

The legislation prohibits Florida government agencies from contracting with AI companies tied to foreign adversaries such as China or Russia.

The proposal comes as President Donald Trump issued an executive order seeking to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence. Trump’s directive created an AI Litigation Council to review state laws that don’t align with federal positions, potentially making non-compliant states ineligible for broadband funding or subject to lawsuits.

However, DeSantis expressed confidence that Florida’s proposals would withstand a federal challenge, stating that the legislation is consistent with Trump’s order.

Florida lawmakers have previously passed internet platform restrictions that sparked legal battles. Tech industry groups are currently challenging a 2021 law that restricts platform bans on political candidates and a 2024 law that limits minors’ access to certain social media sites.

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