Source: Office of Connecticut Senate Democrats

On July 8, 2026, Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven), Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), and State Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) issued a statement acknowledging Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of an artificial intelligence law described as bipartisan and industry-supported. The law requires AI developers to assess the likelihood that their products could cause death, serious injury, or significant property damage.

The Connecticut senators noted that Connecticut passed an AI regulation bill earlier in 2026 and identified Senator Maroney as chair of the Senate General Law Committee, which addresses consumer protection and related areas. Senators Duff and Maroney are members of the National Conference of State Legislatures Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Privacy. ---