SB212

Creating the Right to Compute Act and requiring shutdowns of AI controlled critical infrastructure

Complete·4/16/25

Montana SB212 establishes the Right to Compute Act, ensuring fundamental rights to own and use computational resources, and mandates shutdowns of.

Montana SB212, known as the Right to Compute Act, codifies the right to own and use computational resources, including hardware, software, and machine learning applications. It mandates that deployers of AI-controlled critical infrastructure facilities must ensure the capability to disable AI control and revert to human control within a reasonable time. The act also preserves intellectual property rights and preempts federal laws. It is effective upon passage and approval.

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  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

61 Yea

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38 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

Feb 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

History

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 16, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker