Draft would ban lethal autonomous weapons in Montana

The draft would bar people and businesses from making, possessing, using, or selling lethal autonomous weapon systems in Montana. It covers individuals and businesses in Montana. The weapons must be able to attack targets without further action by a human operator and cause property destruction, injury, or death. The draft says it would take effect upon passage and approval.

A person convicted of violating the proposed ban could be imprisoned, fined, or both. The penalty would apply to a person convicted of violating the proposed ban. The penalty would apply after conviction.