AB 959·WI·house
Relating to: the legal status of artificial intelligence.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Brill
Latest Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Mar 23, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a new statute that defines artificial intelligence and explicitly states AI cannot be considered a person under Wisconsin law. It prevents AI from owning property, marrying, serving as an officer or member of an entity, or being liable, assigning any related rights and duties to the developer, manufacturer, or owner. The measure seeks to keep AI out of legal personhood and related responsibilities.
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