Eric Bassler

Republican / Indiana Senate / IN

Background

Eric Bassler is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate. He represents his district in the Indiana General Assembly and has sponsored legislation across consumer protection, financial services, and education technology sectors.

AI Position

Mixed

Bassler's legislative focus suggests a pragmatic approach to AI and emerging technologies. His sponsorship of bills on robotics education programs alongside consumer data protection and financial services regulation indicates an interest in both promoting technological innovation and establishing guardrails for consumer protection in AI-adjacent sectors.

AI Bills Sponsored

IndianaIntroduced

Medium Risk

HB 1382

Robotics programs.

Last action: May 4, 2023

IndianaIntroduced

Medium Risk

SB 458

Money transmitters.

Last action: May 4, 2023

IndianaIntroduced

High Risk

SB 452

Indiana just passed SB 452 to regulate how banks and lenders use AI in credit decisions. The law requires financial institutions to explain AI-driven loan denials and conduct regular fairness audits of their automated credit scoring systems.

BankingCredit UnionsMortgage Lending

Last action: May 4, 2023

IndianaIntroduced

High Risk

SB 5

Indiana's SB 5 creates comprehensive consumer data privacy rules similar to California's CCPA and Europe's GDPR. The law gives Indiana residents rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of their personal data, while requiring businesses that collect data from Indiana residents to implement specific privacy practices and safeguards.

RetailE-commerceDigital Marketing

Last action: May 1, 2023

IndianaIntroduced

Medium Risk