HF 2691: Relating to the ownership of artificial intelligence output and trained artificial intelligence

What it does

This bill relates to the ownership of artificial intelligence output and trained artificial intelligence (AI). The bill defines “artificial intelligence”, “input”, “output”, “train”, and “user”. The bill provides that a user whose input causes an AI to generate output is the owner of the output provided that the terms of use for the AI or a contract the user has with the owner of the AI does not contain a provision altering the ownership of generated output. If the AI’s terms of use or a contract between the owner of the AI and the user contains a provision relating to ownership of generated output, then the provision in the terms of service or contract shall apply.

House subcommittee · named January 28, 2026

• Rep. Ray Sorensen (R) · ray.sorensen@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D) · mary.madison@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Devon Wood (R) · devon.wood@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 7 against

For: Meidh Technologies, Inc; morriganAI

Against: Google LLC and its Affiliates; Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association; Meidh Technologies, Inc; Motion Picture Association, Inc.; RELX Inc.; Technology Association of Iowa; morriganAI

In plain words

1. January 28, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Economic Growth and Technology committee · as HSB 635
2. January 28, 2026House subcommittee named: Sorensen, Madison and Wood · as HSB 635
3. February 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 635
4. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 635
5. February 18, 2026Committee vote: 18–1 · as HSB 635
6. February 23, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 23, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2691 · as HSB 635