Eric Koch

Republican / Indiana Senate / IN

Background

Eric Koch is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate. He represents constituents in the Indiana General Assembly and has sponsored legislation spanning consumer protection, criminal law, and commercial code matters.

AI Position

Neutral

Senator Koch has sponsored bills addressing consumer data protection and updates to the Uniform Commercial Code, suggesting an interest in establishing legal frameworks that account for modern commercial and data practices. These efforts reflect a focus on consumer safeguards and modernizing commercial law rather than promoting or restricting AI specifically.

AI Bills Sponsored

IndianaIntroduced

High Risk

SB 150

Indiana's SB 150, now signed into law, requires companies using AI in high-stakes decisions (like hiring, lending, or healthcare) to conduct regular bias audits and provide clear explanations when AI affects people's lives. The law creates new compliance requirements for businesses using AI tools, with penalties for companies that don't properly test their systems or notify customers about AI use.

HR TechFinancial ServicesHealthcare AI

Last action: Mar 13, 2024

IndianaIntroduced

High Risk

SB 468

Indiana has updated its commercial code to address AI and other automated systems in business transactions. The bill, signed into law, creates new rules for when AI systems can form contracts and make business decisions, and clarifies liability when AI systems malfunction or make errors.

E-commerce and RetailFinancial ServicesB2B Software Platforms

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

SB 149

Various courts matters.

Last action: Mar 14, 2022

IndianaPassed Chamber

High Risk

SB 358

Senator Freeman's SB 358 requires businesses to get explicit consent before using AI to analyze consumer data in Indiana. Companies would need to tell customers exactly how AI processes their information, let them opt out, and delete data on request. This brings GDPR-style data rights specifically to AI systems.

Retail and E-commerceDigital Marketing and AdTechHR Tech and Recruiting

Last action: Feb 17, 2022

IndianaIntroduced

Medium Risk