Montana Right to Compute Act (SB 212)
In effect since
Overview
Declares a strong default in favor of owning and using computational resources and limits government interference to narrow, compelling-interest rules. Requires deployers of AI-controlled critical infrastructure to keep risk management policies, redundancy, and a path to shut off AI and return to human control. Most substantive duties took effect when the governor signed the bill in April 2025.
This is an AI-specific state law.
Who this applies to
This regulation applies to companies that use or deploy AI tools and systems built by other vendors. If your company uses AI-powered products in the areas listed below, this regulation may apply to you.
AI categories covered
- General purpose AI
What this requires you to do
Risk management program required
Implement a risk management program. Maintain ongoing processes to identify, assess, and mitigate AI-related risks.
Record-keeping required
Maintain records. Keep documentation of your AI systems, decisions made, and compliance activities.
Enforcement and penalties
Legal challenges proceed under Montana constitutional and statutory limits on government restrictions. Critical infrastructure sections create specific compliance duties for covered deployers.
Source
Read the full text
https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2025/billhtml/SB0212.htm
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