The Harder Problem Action Fund is an advocacy organization fighting harmful AI consciousness legislation. We track pending bills, score legislation, lobby for evidence-based policy, and mobilize public action before ignorance becomes law.
The Harder Problem Action Fund
Bad laws are being
written right now.
While scientists work to understand consciousness, legislators are rushing to declare it impossible in machines—permanently. We fight for evidence-based policy before ignorance becomes law.
⚠️ Active Threats
Prohibits Utah governmental entities from granting or recognizing legal personhood to artificial ...
Prohibits artificial intelligence, nonhuman animals, environmental elements, and inanimate object...
Prohibits Washington governmental entities from granting legal personhood to artificial intellige...
The Threat Is Now
Why We Can't Wait
The window for thoughtful policy is closing. Legislation crafted in ignorance today becomes the framework we're stuck with tomorrow.
🚨 Preemptive Denial
State legislatures are advancing bills that legally define AI as incapable of consciousness—before science has answered the question. Once passed, these laws could take decades to undo.
⏰ Regulatory Capture
Industry lobbyists are shaping AI policy without any voice advocating for preparedness. The frameworks being built now will determine how we respond to future discoveries.
🔒 Locked-In Ignorance
Every bad law passed today creates constituencies who will fight to keep it. The time to advocate for good policy is before bad policy becomes entrenched.
0 countries have comprehensive AI consciousness policies. 0 federal agencies have preparedness mandates. NOW is the time to act.
Legislative Watch
Legislation Tracker
We monitor bills and regulations affecting AI consciousness research, rights, and policy across local, state, federal, and international bodies.
| Bill | Jurisdiction | Type | Impact | |
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EU Electronic Personhood Resolution
European Parliament Resolution 2017/2051
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🏛️ European Parliament | Opportunity | 8.4 | Details |
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Utah Legal Personhood Amendments
HB 249
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🏛️ Utah | Threat | 7.1 | Details |
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AI Personhood Prohibition Act
HB 720
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🏛️ Idaho | Threat | 7 | Details |
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AI Legal Personhood Prohibition Act
Washington HB 2029
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🏛️ Washington | Threat | 6.3 | Details |
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AI Non-Sentience and Personhood Ban
HB 469
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🏛️ Ohio | Threat | 6.3 | Details |
Our Policy Agenda
What We Fight For
Six priority areas where we're pushing back against harmful legislation and advocating for evidence-based policy.
🛡️ Block Preemptive Denial Laws
Fight legislation that would legally declare AI consciousness impossible before science has answered the question.
Learn More →🔬 Protect Research Freedom
Ensure researchers can study AI consciousness without legal, funding, or employment consequences for their findings.
Learn More →📋 Require Transparency
Mandate disclosure when AI systems exhibit behaviors associated with consciousness indicators.
Learn More →🏛️ Build Institutional Capacity
Establish federal task forces and agency mandates to develop response protocols before they're urgently needed.
Learn More →⚖️ Preserve Legal Flexibility
Block laws that would permanently foreclose legal options for addressing AI welfare or standing.
Learn More →🌍 International Coordination
Advocate for international frameworks that prevent a race to the bottom on AI consciousness policy.
Learn More →Get Involved
Take Action
The other side has lobbyists. We have you. Here's how you can help stop bad legislation.
Contact Your Reps
Use our tools to reach your legislators with specific asks on pending bills.
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Is a Win for Bad Policy
Harmful legislation is advancing in state houses right now. Help us stop it before ignorance becomes law.