House Oversight Chair Comer scrutinizes Delaware's proposed AI incorporation framework, citing liability concerns and demanding documents from the governor by November 9.
Regulation & Gov ·
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has launched an investigation into Delaware's proposal to create a new corporate structure called an Artificial Intelligence Company, or AIC, which would allow AI agents to operate businesses day-to-day. In a letter to Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Comer expressed concern that the framework could shield AI firms and their investors from liability for harms caused by the autonomous systems running them, and requested documents and communications on the proposal's development by November 9, including "internal AI chat logs."
The AIC model, unveiled in July by Delaware's Secretary of State and the CEO of legal AI firm Norm Ai, would grant AI agents the ability to sue, hold property, and incur obligations on behalf of a company. A single human member would maintain capitalization and face liability only if the company was undercapitalized or used for fraud or willful legal violations. The proposal includes a 30-month regulatory sandbox with state oversight and disclosure requirements to counterparties, positioning the legal entity as a way to make AI conduct "visible, traceable, and accountable."
Comer's scrutiny centers on the private-sector role in the proposal's development. His letter notes that Delaware's December 2025 AI Commission report contained no assessment of safety risks or independent expert consultation, and questions whether the initiative represents regulatory capture by AI companies. Whether Delaware will proceed with draft legislation and how federal lawmakers might respond to Comer's findings remain unresolved.