H495
An Act reducing emissions from artificial intelligence
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI) by reducing emissions associated with its operation. It seeks to establish a framework for minimizing the carbon footprint of AI systems within Massachusetts. The bill’s specific approach is currently under consideration through a hearing process. The goal is to promote more sustainable AI development and deployment.
Key provisions
- Requires an assessment of emissions from AI systems.
- Encourages the development and adoption of energy-efficient AI technologies.
- Promotes the use of renewable energy sources to power AI infrastructure.
- Supports research into reducing the environmental impact of AI.
- Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders to achieve emission reduction goals.
Who is affected
- Artificial intelligence developers and companies
- Massachusetts residents and businesses
- The technology sector
- Environmental regulators
- Researchers and academics
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Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsor
David M. Rogers
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Bill H.495 194th (Current)
An Act reducing emissions from artificial intelligence
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of David M. Rogers relative to reducing emissions from artificial intelligence. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
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Bill Information
Presenter: David M. Rogers
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.495
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5178 |
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