AI Disclosure Requirements Plain-Language Guide
Enacted AI disclosure and transparency requirements across the states. 8 ready-to-use templates, penalty reference, and step-by-step compliance guidance. Written for humans, not lawyers.
This is the April 2026 edition. Since then, Colorado replaced its AI Act: SB 26-189, signed May 14, 2026, takes effect January 1, 2027 (what changed). For laws enacted or changed since April, see the live state pages.
What Are AI Disclosure Requirements?
AI disclosure laws require businesses to inform customers, employees, or regulators when artificial intelligence is being used in decision-making or interactions. These requirements vary significantly by state and cover everything from chatbot identification to automated hiring notifications to consumer-facing AI content labeling.
As of 2026, multiple states have enacted mandatory disclosure rules. Colorado's ADMT Act (SB 26-189, which replaces SB 24-205 on January 1, 2027) requires deployers of automated decision-making technology to give notice before it is used in consequential decisions made on or after January 1, 2027. Illinois mandates employers disclose AI use in video interviews and obtain consent. New York City's Local Law 144 requires employers to notify candidates about automated employment decision tools and publish bias audit summaries. Utah's AI Policy Act requires disclosure of generative AI interactions (narrowed by 2025 amendments; the Act sunsets July 1, 2027). California has enacted transparency requirements for AI-generated content and chatbot interactions.
Non-compliance carries real penalties: fines of up to $50,000 per violation in some jurisdictions, plus private right-of-action exposure. The guide below maps the enacted requirements, explains what each law actually demands, and provides ready-to-use disclosure language you can adapt for your organization.
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What’s Inside the Guide
22 pages of disclosure guidance, with sources cited
23+ Enacted Laws
State AI disclosure requirements in force or scheduled as of April 2026, through 2027, organized by framework type.
8 Ready-to-Use Templates
Sample disclosure language for chatbots, hiring AI, healthcare, consumer decisions, content labeling, and more.
Disclosure Types Explained
Consumer notice, pre-use notice, content labeling, employee notice, website disclosure, and regulator reporting — all compared.
Comprehensive Frameworks
Deep-dives into Utah, Colorado, Texas TRAIGA, and California CCPA ADMT — the four most complex disclosure regimes.
Penalty Quick-Reference
Each law's penalty range, enforcement authority, and whether there's a private right of action — at a glance.
Compliance Checklist
Step-by-step checklist to audit your AI systems and implement the right disclosures.
Facts are cited to official government sources and authoritative legal analysis. Research covers enacted laws only — no proposed bills. This edition is current as of April 2026. Reviewed against primary legislative texts, state agency publications, and top-tier law firm analysis.
This checklist is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with qualified legal counsel for compliance guidance specific to your organization. © 2026 AI Laws by State LLC. 1309 Coffeen Avenue STE 1200, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801.