Florida Senate Advances State AI Bill of Rights

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are moving forward with legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence in the state, advancing what supporters describe as a state-level AI Bill of Rights.

Senate Bill 482, sponsored by Senator Thomas Leek, cleared the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee this week in a unanimous vote. The measure would establish baseline rights for Floridians related to AI use and transparency. Provisions in the bill include requirements that individuals be notified when they are interacting with AI instead of a human, protections for personal data collected by AI systems, and rules to prevent AI companies from selling or disclosing user information unless it is properly deidentified. The bill also includes parental controls to limit and monitor minors’ interactions with AI platforms.

Leek says the proposal is intended to protect consumers and families as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent across industries. He notes the legislation is designed to be consistent with — and not contradict — a recent federal executive order on AI policy.

Critics of the bill, including Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith, have expressed concern about enforcement, questioning whether the state’s attorney general would be the appropriate agency to oversee compliance under the new rules.

SB 482 now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further consideration as the 2026 legislative session continues.