Maroney Responds to Senate Rejection of Federal Ban on State AI Laws

Today, state Senator James Maroney (D-Milford), is responding to the Senate’s decision to strike down a federal proposal that would have blocked states from regulating Artificial Intelligence. During the 2025 legislative session, the Connecticut Senate passed comprehensive AI legislation for the second year in a row, but the bill but did not gain the support needed and failed to pass the House due to a veto threat from Governor Lamont.

“States like Connecticut need smart AI rules that protect working families. Picture it like having a neighborhood watch for computer programs: our laws prevent AI from treating people unfairly when they seek jobs, loans, or government services.

“The federal ten-year freeze would have silenced this common-sense protection. Working families deserve better than waiting a decade while AI changes everything without proper oversight.

“We avoided that mistake. Now, Connecticut and others nationwide need to show how states can balance innovation with keeping residents truly safe.”