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DE AI Commission

Delaware Artificial Intelligence Commission Act (HB 333)

Creates Delaware AI Commission to advise on AI utilization and safety within state government. Commission conducts inventory of generative AI usage across executive, legislative, and judicial agencies, identifies high-risk areas, and recommends statewide AI guidelines. Advisory body without enforcement authority.

Jurisdiction

Delaware

Enacted

Jul 17, 2024

Effective

Jul 17, 2024

Enforcement

Delaware Department of Technology and Information (advisory capacity)

Signed by Governor July 17, 2024

Delaware General Assembly

Why It Matters

Establishes state AI oversight body. Model for state-level AI governance through advisory commission rather than direct regulation. No impact on private sector compliance.

Recent Developments

Commission established with 10-year sunset provision. First report due December 31, 2024. Focus on state government AI governance.

Who Must Comply

  • Delaware state executive, legislative, and judicial agencies
  • State government AI utilization

Safety Provisions

  • Inventory of all generative AI usage in state agencies
  • Identification of high-risk AI implementation areas
  • Recommendations for statewide AI processes, principles, and guidelines
  • Annual reporting to Governor and General Assembly
  • Examination of actions to keep citizens safe and protect individual rights

Compliance & Enforcement

Key Dates

Aug 1, 2024

Initial Commission meeting deadline

Dec 31, 2024

First annual report due to Governor and General Assembly

Penalties

None. Advisory commission only - no regulatory authority or enforcement mechanisms.

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Delaware

Focus Areas

Algorithmic accountability

Cite This

APA

Delaware. (2024). Delaware Artificial Intelligence Commission Act (HB 333).

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Last updated January 24, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.