PA EO 2023-19 (GenAI)
Pennsylvania Executive Order 2023-19 — Commonwealth Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
PA · Pa. Exec. Order No. 2023-19 (Sept. 20, 2023)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 20, 2023
- Applies to
- All Commonwealth agencies under the Governor's authority
- Enforced by
- Pennsylvania Office of Administration / Office of Information Technology
Governor Shapiro's EO 2023-19 establishes Pennsylvania's Generative AI Governing Board and sets 10 core values (accuracy, adaptability, employee empowerment, equity and fairness, innovation, mission alignment, privacy, proportionality, safety and security, and transparency) that govern Commonwealth agencies' use of generative AI tools.
Who is protected: Pennsylvanians whose interactions with Commonwealth agencies involve GenAI
Legal detail
Shapiro EO 2023-19 (Sept. 20, 2023): establishes the Generative AI Governing Board (chaired by the Chief Information Officer) to set policy on Commonwealth GenAI procurement and use; articulates 10 core values; requires agency inventories of GenAI use and mandatory employee training; coordinates with the Pennsylvania State Police on GenAI risk assessments.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | PA |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | September 20, 2023 |
| Citation | Pa. Exec. Order No. 2023-19 (Sept. 20, 2023) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making |
| Agency page | Executive Order 2023-19 — Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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