PRESS RELEASE: Vermont Representatives Priestley & Cina Sign Onto Multi-State-Authored Artificial Intelligence Op-Ed

Vermont Representatives Priestley & Cina Sign Onto Multi-State-Authored Artificial Intelligence Op-Ed: Today, State Representative Monique Priestley (D-Bradford) and State Representative Brian Cina (P/D-Burlington) signed onto the published multi-state-authored op-ed pushing passage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulations. The article emphasizes the growing need for comprehensive legislation to address the ethical, social, and economic challenges posed by AI.

State Representatives Priestley and Cina plan to introduce a bill this upcoming 2025 legislative session in Vermont that will create regulations for AI in Vermont. The bill will focus on transparency and accountability and will ensure that AI is used safely and equitably for all Vermonters.

By signing this multi-state article, Representatives Priestley and Cina have reinforced their commitment to ensuring responsible AI advancements are encouraged. All who signed will work together on legislation for 2025 and collaborate to identify potential solutions and share resources.

“As states join forces to shape AI policy, we must ensure this technology reflects our shared values and advances the common good,” said Representative Cina. “By adding thoughtful guardrails and engaging our communities, we can strengthen essential services, safeguard our democracy, and foster sustainable innovation. Working together, we can harness AI as a tool for equity, opportunity, and collective prosperity.”

“Technology should enhance our shared human potential and help us flourish,” said Representative Priestley. “I am proud to be collaborating with legislators across the country to ensure that Artificial Intelligence regulations prioritize consumer protections, promote transparency and accountability, and spark innovation and creativity. Together, we can safeguard our communities and harness the promise of emerging technologies to build a stronger, more equitable future.”

The multi-partisan group of legislative signers, all of which engage with the Multistate AI Policymaker Working Group started by State Senator James Maroney of Connecticut, includes 62 lawmakers total from 32 states including: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin have all co-authored the op-ed. The article was published by the IAPP: https://iapp.org/news/a/open-letter-why-now-is-the-time-to-act-on-us-state-ai-legislation