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Expert analysis of AI laws, compliance requirements, and enforcement trends across all 50 states. Updated daily.
Track AI hiring laws across all 50 states. AEDT bias audits, candidate disclosure, right to opt out, and discrimination rules — updated April 2026.
Track K-12 AI policies across all 50 states. Student data privacy, generative AI in classrooms, AI literacy requirements — updated April 2026.
Track facial recognition and biometric surveillance laws across all 50 states. Police bans, body cam AI, predictive policing — updated April 2026.
Track political deepfake and election AI laws across all 50 states. Synthetic media disclosure, robocall bans, penalties — updated April 2026.
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Three states enacted AI therapy chatbot bans in 2026: Maine, Missouri, Tennessee. What each law prohibits, who it covers, penalties, and compliance steps.
What is the AI Transparency Act? We explain federal proposals, California’s CAITA (AB 853), and the state laws filling the federal gap — updated April 2026.
State laws regulating companion AI chatbots: CA SB 243, WA HB 2225, NE/ID Conversational AI Safety Acts, OR SB 1546 suicide detection. Compliance guide updated April 2026.
The four enacted state surveillance pricing laws (New York, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey), the bills that came close in 2026, and a compliance checklist. Updated Sept. 30, 2026.
Texas AI laws 2026: HB 149 comprehensive AI regulation, SB 815 healthcare AI, SB 1964 government AI, deepfake laws.
TX laws →Florida AI laws 2026: SB 1344 companion chatbot rules, AI Bill of Rights proposals, insurance AI restrictions.
FL laws →Pennsylvania AI laws 2026: SB 1090 AI disclosures, SB 939 regulatory sandbox, healthcare AI rules, AI liability bills.
PA laws →EO 14365 and the DOJ AI Litigation Task Force target state AI laws. We assess preemption risk for Colorado, California, Texas, and Illinois AI laws.
Nebraska's LB 525 Conversational AI Safety Act requires AI chatbot disclosures for minors and all users. Here's what operators must do before July 1, 2027.
NE laws →AI Transparency Act 2024 explained alongside every state AI law. Track AI bills across all 50 states — enacted laws, pending bills, compliance deadlines, and enforcement.
Not sure if your company needs to comply with AI laws? This checklist covers the key questions every business should ask, from automated hiring tools to customer-facing chatbots.
Colorado SB26-189, signed May 14, 2026, repeals and replaces SB 24-205 (operative since June 30, 2026) effective January 1, 2027. Here's what changed and how to prepare.
CO laws →A practical guide to AI compliance for small businesses. Learn which state AI laws apply to you, common compliance triggers, exemptions, penalties, and step-by-step actions to take.
Colorado SB26-189 (ADMT law), signed May 14, 2026, repeals and replaces SB 24-205 effective January 1, 2027. Who must comply, dropped obligations, AG enforcement, and a step-by-step checklist for developers and deployers.
CO laws →California AI regulations current status in 2026: track every California AI bill — SB 1001, AB 2013, AB 2655 deepfake rules, SB 942 transparency. Status, deadlines, and penalties.
CA laws →AB 2071 would require California schools to teach digital wellness — including AI literacy and screen-time skills — in health classes. Status, requirements, timeline.
CA laws →AI hiring laws by state: NYC Local Law 144 bias audits, Illinois AI Video Interview Act consent and HB 3773, Colorado SB 26-189 (from Jan 1, 2027), and more.
Deepfake laws and regulations across the United States in 2026: which states make AI deepfakes a felony, criminal penalties, civil damages, and 2026 effective dates. Updated weekly.
California deepfake laws 2026: AB 621 ($50K-$250K statutory damages), Penal Code 647(j)(4), AB 1831, AB 2655, AB 1836, SB 942 — every California deepfake statute, what it covers, who enforces it.
CA laws →AI compliance in healthcare 2026: California SB 1120, AB 3030, HIPAA intersection, chatbot disclosure rules, and a step-by-step compliance checklist.
Do AI regulations apply to small businesses? Colorado exemption explained, NYC audit costs, practical steps for companies under 50 employees in 2026.
AI transparency requirements by state 2026: California AB 2013, bot disclosure laws, when you must tell users they're talking to AI. Full state breakdown.
What is the California AI Transparency Act? SB 942 (signed 2024) takes effect August 2, 2026 — watermark requirements, AI detection tools, $5,000/day penalties, and how covered providers comply.
CA laws →Algorithmic pricing laws 2026: California AB 325 bans common pricing algorithms. New York bills, dynamic pricing rules, what's legal and what isn't.
AI law penalties by state: NYC Local Law 144 fines, California and Texas AG enforcement, FTC actions, and Colorado's AG-enforced ADMT Act (from 2027). Penalty amounts and agency details.
EU AI Act vs US AI laws: risk framework comparison, compliance mapping for global companies, which is stricter, 2026 timelines.
AI insurance laws by state: Colorado's ADMT Act (SB 26-189, replacing SB 24-205), NY auto-insurance AI bills, CT algorithmic fairness. Fines, audits, and deadlines for insurers.
Are AI audits required by law? NYC LL 144 mandates annual bias audits; Colorado CAIA requires impact assessments; 12+ other states have proposed audit rules. State-by-state breakdown, timelines, and step-by-step prep checklist.
NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT) requirements for 2026: bias audits, candidate notice, $1,500/day fines, plus the RAISE Act and 331 published New York AI bills. Full compliance guide with official sources.
NY laws →Illinois AI laws 2026: BIPA biometric rules, AI Video Interview Act, HB 3773 hiring amendments. Penalties and compliance deadlines.
IL laws →New Jersey AI laws 2026: biometric surveillance ban, algorithmic pricing restrictions, deepfake penalties.
NJ laws →Virginia AI laws 2026: VCDPA profiling opt-outs, K-12 AI education rules, criminal justice safeguards. Compliance steps inside.
VA laws →Hawaii AI laws 2026: SB3001 AI disclosure requirements, minor protection rules, civil rights AI review.
HI laws →Georgia AI laws 2026: SB 540 conversational AI safety, SB 444 healthcare AI limits, consumer privacy.
GA laws →North Carolina AI laws 2026: S624 chatbot licensing, H375 deceptive AI ads ban, AI education bills.
NC laws →Ohio AI laws 2026: HB 813 AI watermarks, HB 392 Right to Compute Act, health insurer AI rules, deepfake bans.
OH laws →Comprehensive guide to AI legislation across all 50 US states. Track bills, enacted laws, pending regulations, enforcement deadlines, and compliance requirements.
Massachusetts biometric identification and AI compliance deadlines for 2026. Track 45+ active bills covering facial recognition, data privacy, deepfakes, and healthcare AI with effective dates and official sources.
MA laws →Washington AI laws 2026: AI bills including enacted AI disclosure and chatbot laws, plus high-risk AI and pricing regulation proposals.
WA laws →Michigan AI laws 2026: AI bills covering healthcare AI, insurance claims, employment monitoring, political ad disclosure, and data privacy.
MI laws →Idaho AI laws 2026: S1227 generative AI in public education passed both chambers. Track Idaho's emerging AI legislation.
ID laws →Indiana AI laws 2026: HB 1421 employer automated decision ban and emerging AI regulation. What businesses need to know.
IN laws →Iowa AI laws 2026: few AI-specific bills published yet. What Iowa businesses need to know about cross-state AI compliance.
IA laws →Kansas AI laws 2026: HB 2313 DeepSeek ban on state devices passed both chambers. What businesses need to know.
KS laws →Kentucky AI laws 2026: HB 455 AI emergency bill, medical imaging AI rules, public defense AI.
KY laws →Louisiana AI laws 2026: AI bills covering insurance AI, consumer AI rights, deepfake images, political ads, and infrastructure protection.
LA laws →Maine AI laws 2026: LD 1944 deepfake image protections passed both chambers, LD 2162 children's AI chatbot restrictions.
ME laws →New Hampshire AI laws 2026: SB 640 professional licensing AI rules, SB 657 AI study commission. Status and compliance steps.
NH laws →New Mexico AI laws 2026: HB 141 AI Accountability Act, HB 28 AI Transparency Act. Status, provisions, and compliance steps.
NM laws →North Dakota AI laws 2026: HB 1167 AI disclosure requirements, HB 1448 advanced technology grants. Status and compliance steps.
ND laws →Oklahoma AI laws 2026: HB 1916 Responsible AI Deployment Act, HB 1782 AI Education Act, healthcare AI rules.
OK laws →Oregon AI laws 2026: HB 4103 enacted AI commission, SB 1546 AI companion safety rules (passed both chambers).
OR laws →Rhode Island AI laws 2026: H7119 AI accountability commission, health insurer AI transparency bills, AI companion safety.
RI laws →South Carolina AI laws 2026: H3058 deepfake intimate images (passed), H4657 Right to Compute Act, AI therapy rules.
SC laws →Maryland AI laws 2026: HB 883 behavioral health AI ban, HB 1261 AI toy safety, health insurance AI rules.
MD laws →Minnesota AI laws 2026: RAISE Act safety rules, automated hiring regulation, AI verification licensing.
MN laws →Mississippi AI laws 2026: SB 2050 enacted AI political ad disclosure, voting equipment rules, and limited AI legislative activity.
MS laws →Missouri AI laws 2026: HB 2035 deepfake rules, mental health AI restrictions, comprehensive AI proposals.
MO laws →Montana AI laws 2026: no AI-specific bills currently tracked. Overview of existing data privacy protections and what to expect.
MT laws →Nebraska AI laws 2026: LB 525 Conversational AI Safety Act (passed), LB 642 consumer protection, LB 1185 chatbot rules.
NE laws →Nevada AI laws 2026: no AI-specific bills tracked. Existing bot disclosure law (SB 370), gaming AI implications, and what to expect.
NV laws →South Dakota AI laws 2026: few AI-specific bills published yet. What SD businesses need to know about cross-state AI compliance.
SD laws →Tennessee AI laws 2026: CHAT Act, AI suicide prevention felonies, healthcare AI regulation. What TN businesses need to know.
TN laws →Utah AI laws 2026: SB 205 law enforcement AI enacted, SB 322 ed-tech sandbox enacted, AI policy office expansion.
UT laws →Vermont AI laws 2026: 10 bills covering automated decision systems, AI liability, neurological rights, mental health AI, and employee monitoring.
VT laws →West Virginia AI laws 2026: HB 4770 mental health AI limits, HB 5205 school AI policies, HB 4005 youth employment.
WV laws →Wisconsin AI laws 2026: few AI-specific bills published yet. What WI businesses need to know about cross-state AI compliance obligations.
WI laws →Wyoming AI laws 2026: HB 102 deepfake child exploitation protections passed both chambers. What WY businesses need to know.
WY laws →Alabama AI laws 2026: SB 63 healthcare AI, SB 129 AI disclosure, state agency AI reviews. What businesses need to know.
AL laws →Alaska AI laws 2026: HCR 3 AI task force proposal, no enacted AI-specific laws, and federal rules that apply. What businesses need to know.
AK laws →Arizona AI laws 2026: SB 1786 AI content verification, HB 2592 state agency rules, AI education bills. Compliance guide.
AZ laws →Arkansas AI laws 2026: no enacted AI-specific legislation yet. Federal rules, data privacy landscape, and what businesses should prepare for.
AR laws →Colorado AI laws 2026: SB 26-189 replaces the SB 24-205 AI Act on Jan 1, 2027, plus HB 1263, HB 1195 and HB 1139 AI bills and compliance steps.
CO laws →Connecticut AI laws 2026: SB 5 online safety, SB 86 responsible AI use, SB 435 employee AI protections. What businesses need to know.
CT laws →Delaware AI laws 2026: no enacted AI-specific legislation yet. Corporate law implications, federal rules, and what businesses should prepare for.
DE laws →Wyoming HB 102 makes AI-generated deepfake child exploitation images a crime. Effective July 1, 2026. What digital media companies must know.
Florida SB 1344 requires age verification and accounts for companion AI chatbots. Effective July 1, 2025. Compliance steps for AI operators.
Washington HB 1170 requires disclosure when content is AI-generated or modified. Effective Feb 1, 2027. What content providers must do.
Utah HB 276 modifies AI governance rules for state agencies and oversight. Effective Jan 1, 2027. What Utah businesses should prepare for.
New York S 8828 requires transparency reporting for frontier AI model developers. Effective Jan 1, 2027. Compliance guide for AI companies.
Alabama SB 63 regulates AI use in health insurance coverage decisions. Effective Oct 1, 2026. What insurers and providers must know.
Colorado SB26-189, signed May 14, 2026, repeals and replaces SB 24-205 (operative since June 30, 2026) effective January 1, 2027. Updated compliance checklist for deployers.
Kansas SB 525 creates a civil cause of action for AI-generated deepfake images used without consent. What businesses need to know.
Side-by-side comparison of the EU AI Act and major US state AI laws. Risk tiers, fines, deadlines, and what overlaps.
Status of every federal AI and deepfake bill in Congress 2026. DEFIANCE Act, NO FAKES Act, Deepfake Accountability Act, and more — with bill numbers, sponsors, current status.
Every state data center moratorium bill in 2026: Maine LD 307, Vermont S.205, NY S.9144, OK SB 1488, MD HB 120, plus local pauses in OKC, Baltimore, and more. Status, megawatt thresholds, effective dates.
The Sanders-Ocasio-Cortez AI Data Center Moratorium Act (S. 4214 / House companion) introduced March 25, 2026 — full text breakdown, 20 MW threshold, what it would actually do, and political prospects.
State-by-state data center regulation in 2026: Virginia HB 1393/HB 153/HB 284/HB 496/SB 553 disclosure and cost-allocation laws, South Dakota SB 135, Illinois energy reporting, and the full taxonomy of non-moratorium tools states are using.
The EU AI Act takes full effect in stages through August 2026. Risk tiers, prohibited practices, GPAI obligations, fines up to 7% of global turnover, and what US companies must do now.
How state AI laws (Colorado CAIA, NY/NJ fair lending, 18 ADM opt-out states) plus CFPB ECOA Reg B and OCC guidance regulate AI underwriting, credit scoring, and automated decision-making in financial services. Compliance map, effective dates, penalties.
The federal TAKE IT DOWN Act takes effect May 19, 2026. Platforms must remove nonconsensual intimate imagery and AI deepfakes within 48 hours of a valid request. FTC enforces, max civil penalty $53,088 per violation. Full compliance playbook.
In December 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing DOJ to challenge state AI laws on preemption and Commerce Clause grounds. In April 2026 the United States intervened in X. AI LLC v. Weiser, xAI's challenge to Colorado's AI Act. Guide to the federal preemption fight, BEAD funding conditions, and what compliance teams should do now.
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Alongside these guides, AI Laws by State offers interactive tools to help legal and compliance teams assess exposure, track deadlines, and compare legislation.
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