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Regulatory Topic · AI Laws by State

Algorithmic Bias & Discrimination

113 published AI bills across 23 states. Updated daily from official state legislature records.

113 Total Bills
23 States

Algorithmic bias legislation targets AI systems that produce discriminatory outcomes based on protected characteristics like race, gender, age, or disability. These laws require bias audits, impact assessments, and corrective measures when AI systems show disparate impact.

LA HB880
Introduced Medium Risk

Creates the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act (OR +$1,029,533 SG EX See Note)

HB880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, aims to ensure fairness in AI use in insurance. The fiscal note suggests a $1,029,533 increase, details pending bill text.

NY A 9654
Introduced High Risk

Enacts the New York Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act

The New York Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act establishes protections against algorithmic discrimination and mandates evaluations for covered algorithms.

NY A09314
Introduced High Risk

Establishes criteria for the use of automated employment decision tools; provides for enforcement for violations of such criteria.

This bill establishes criteria for using automated employment decision tools and mandates compliance checks to prevent discrimination.

NY A10556
Introduced Medium Risk

Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act which establishes an artificial intelligence literacy in the digital equity competitive grant program.

The Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act establishes a grant program to improve AI literacy in education and community organizations across New York, with a reporting requirement for four years.

NJ S1402
Introduced High Risk

Prohibits certain discrimination by automated decision systems.

This bill prohibits discrimination by automated decision systems against protected classes in financial and healthcare services.

GA SB164
Introduced Medium Risk

Trade Practices; surveillance based price discrimination and surveillance based wage discrimination; prohibit

This bill prohibits surveillance-based price and wage discrimination, with exceptions, and establishes definitions, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms.

SC S0225
Introduced Low Risk

AI open sourced, decentralized

SC S0225: Senate Resolution on AI open sourced, decentralized, expresses opposition to censorship and bias without detailing specific measures.

VA HB713
Introduced High Risk

Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.

The FAIR AI Act mandates developers disclose certain AI model information and limits defenses in legal contexts, with an effective date of July 1, 2027.

GA HB715
Introduced Medium Risk

Fair and Future Ready Housing Act; enact

The Fair and Future Ready Housing Act addresses AI use in housing, requiring oversight, disclosures, and repealing conflicting laws to prevent discrimination.

VA HB999
Introduced High Risk

Virginia Human Rights Act; equal credit opportunities, Virginia Fair Housing Law, nondiscrimination.

The bill mandates nondiscrimination in automated decision systems, addressing unlawful practices under the Virginia Human Rights Act, equal credit opportunities, and the Virginia Fair Housing Law, and prohibits using proxies for protected characteristics.

IL HB4544
Introduced High Risk

ALGORITHMIC PRICING

The Preventing Algorithmic Pricing Act mandates disclosure of algorithmic pricing based on personal data, prohibits its use under specific conditions, amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, and limits home rule. It exempts financial services and insurers.

SC S0963
Introduced Medium Risk

Artificial intelligence, consumer protection

Bill S0963 aims to amend South Carolina law to prohibit algorithmic discrimination by high-risk AI systems by adding Chapter 31 to Title 37. The bill's full text is not available, so additional provisions or definitions are unknown.

ID H0687
In Committee Medium Risk

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding unbiased artificial intelligence in state government purchasing.

House Bill 687 proposes provisions for unbiased AI in Idaho state government purchasing, but any assumptions about standards and enforcement are speculative without the full text.

NY A03930
Introduced Medium Risk

Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in aiding decisions on rental housing and loans; requires a study on the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on housing discrimination and redlining.

Regulates AI in rental housing and loans; mandates a study on AI's impact on housing discrimination and redlining. Analysis based on official description only.

NY S6428
Introduced Medium Risk

Creates the "automated decision systems task force" to make specific recommendations on whether and how existing state laws, regulations, programs, policies, and practices related to the use of automated decision systems should be changed to promote fairness, accountability, and transparency.

The bill establishes an 'automated decision systems task force' to recommend changes to laws and practices for fairness and transparency in automated decision-making, including members from charitable corporations.

NJ S1943
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibits certain discrimination by automated decision systems.

The bill prohibits discrimination by automated decision systems against protected classes in loans, insurance, and healthcare services.

US HR836
Introduced Low Risk

Calling on the United States to champion a regional artificial intelligence strategy in the Americas to foster inclusive artificial intelligence systems that combat biases within marginalized groups and promote social justice, economic well-being, and democratic values.

The bill urges the U.S. to lead a regional AI strategy in the Americas to foster inclusive systems and promote social justice, focusing on combating biases and supporting democratic values.

NJ A1021
Introduced Medium Risk

Creates standards for independent bias auditing of automated employment decision tools.

Bill A1021 addresses independent bias auditing of automated employment decision tools in New Jersey, but specific details require the full text for accuracy.

VA HB638
Introduced Medium Risk

Data brokers; regulation, civil penalties.

This bill regulates data brokers, prohibiting the acquisition of personal data for purposes such as stalking, harassment, fraud, or discrimination, and requires security measures with specific features and annual registration starting December 1, 2027. The provisions take effect on July 1, 2027.

NY S 7033
Introduced Medium Risk

Enacts the preventing algorithmic pricing discrimination act

The bill's title and description suggest a focus on algorithmic pricing, but full details require the complete bill text.

MA H64
Introduced Medium Risk

Establishing a commission on automated decision-making by government in the Commonwealth

Bill H.64 proposes a commission to study automated decision-making by government in Massachusetts, involving the Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity committee.

HI SB2524
Introduced High Risk

Relating To Algorithmic Discrimination.

This bill prohibits algorithmic discrimination in decision-making and mandates transparency and reporting for covered entities, including updating notices within thirty days of changes.

HI HCR192
In Committee Low Risk

Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.

HCR192 requests the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to examine the applicability of state anti-discrimination laws to algorithmic and automated decision systems.

HI HR182
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.

The bill requests the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to examine the applicability of state anti-discrimination laws to algorithmic and automated decision systems, pending full text review.

IL HB3773
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

LIMIT PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS USE

The bill prohibits employers from using AI in ways that discriminate against protected classes, including using zip codes as a proxy, and mandates employee notification of AI usage.

NJ S2964
Introduced High Risk

Creates standards for independent bias auditing of automated employment decision tools.

This bill establishes standards for independent bias auditing of automated employment decision tools used in hiring processes.

IL HB0053
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

VIDEO INTERVIEW DEMOGRAPHIC

Employers using AI for video interviews must report demographic data to assess racial bias by December 31 each year.

IL HB5322
Introduced High Risk

ALGORITHMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

The bill mandates annual algorithmic impact assessments and for any significant updates to automated decision tools in Illinois.

US HB3460
Introduced Medium Risk

AI Whistleblower Protection Act

The AI Whistleblower Protection Act prohibits employment discrimination against whistleblowers reporting AI security vulnerabilities or violations.

NJ A3855
Introduced High Risk

Creates standards for independent bias auditing of automated employment decision tools.

This bill establishes standards for independent bias auditing of automated employment decision tools to ensure fairness in hiring practices.

IL HB4735
Introduced High Risk

TRANSPARENCY IN DOWNCODING ACT

IL HB4735: TRANSPARENCY IN DOWNCODING ACT excludes self-insured plans under ERISA and Workers' Compensation-related health care.

IL HB4985
Introduced Medium Risk

SURVEILLANCE-BASED PRICING

HB4985 aims to regulate the use of surveillance data in pricing systems, with enforcement by the Attorney General. The bill includes penalties and private legal actions.

IL HB4804
Introduced High Risk

REGISTERED NURSE USE OF AI

This bill regulates the use of AI by registered nurses in Illinois, prohibiting AI from replacing nursing services, requiring patient notice, mandating training and data access, and amending grounds for discipline.

IL HB4987
Introduced Medium Risk

SURVEILLANCE-BASED WAGES

HB4987 prohibits using surveillance data in automated wage decisions and allows private rights of action, with exemptions set forth and enforcement by the Attorney General.

NY A01273
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibits motor vehicle insurers from discrimination on the basis of socioeconomic factors in determining algorithms used to construct actuarial tables, coverage terms, premiums and/or rates.

This bill prohibits motor vehicle insurers in New York from using socioeconomic factors in algorithms for actuarial tables, coverage terms, premiums, and/or rates.

IL HB4836
Introduced High Risk

STATE AGENCIES-AI SYSTEMS

This bill mandates that all state agency AI systems adhere to NIST's AI Risk Management Framework and submit algorithmic impact assessments modeled after the federal National Environmental Policy Act impact assessments.

NY S 8616
In Committee Medium Risk

Establishes the "protecting consumers and jobs from discriminatory pricing act"

This bill, applicable to New York state, prohibits digital shelf display technology, electronic shelving labels, and personalized algorithmic pricing in food and drug retail, providing for civil penalties, injunctive relief, and private rights of action.

CA AB2269
Introduced Medium Risk

Personal rights: automated decision systems.

AB2269 mandates businesses using automated decision systems in California to assess and report on their impact, focusing on bias and discrimination.

NY A09028
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires real estate brokers and online housing platforms using virtual agents and AI tools to conduct a disparate impact analysis to assess the actual impact of any such virtual agent; requires such individuals to submit a summary of the most recent disparate impact analysis to the attorney…

NY A09028: Requires real estate brokers and online housing platforms using virtual agents and AI tools to conduct a disparate impact analysis and submit summaries to the attorney general's office.

NH HB1688
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Relative to the use of artificial intelligence by state agencies.

HB1688 prohibits New Hampshire state agencies from using AI for manipulation, discrimination, or surveillance.

IL HB5116
Introduced High Risk

AUTOMATED DECISION TOOLS

The Automated Decision Tools Act mandates impact assessments and notifications for automated decision tools by 2026 to mitigate algorithmic discrimination.

IL SR0610
Introduced Medium Risk

PD365/ISBE-ARTIFICIAL INTEL

The bill supports ethical AI use in K-12 classrooms, emphasizing equitable access to technology, data protection, algorithmic transparency, and the encouragement of AI-enabled tools, involving key stakeholders in guideline development.

VA SB585
Introduced Medium Risk

Virginia Fair Housing Law, et al.; personalized algorithmic pricing disclosures, prohibitions.

The bill mandates disclosures on algorithmic pricing, prohibits discriminatory uses of protected class data, and prohibits landlords and multiple listing services from setting or adjusting rent prices, rental agreement terms, and occupancy levels based on algorithmic recommendations. It allows the Attorney General to seek civil penalties in addition to an injunction.

IL SB2203
Introduced High Risk

AUTOMATED DECISION TOOLS

The Preventing Algorithmic Discrimination Act mandates impact assessments and notifications for automated decision tools to prevent discrimination, with exemptions for smaller deployers.

VA SB365
Introduced High Risk

Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.

The FAIR AI Act mandates disclosures in AI model terms of service, specifying elements like data usage and model limitations, limits defenses in harm-related legal actions, and supports enforcement against AI misuse.

WA SB6312
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods.

SB 6312 prohibits surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods in Washington, based on the title and official description.

LA HB471
Introduced Medium Risk

Provides relative to prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination

HB471 seeks to prohibit surveillance-based price discrimination in Louisiana. The definition and scope are pending the full bill text.

LA SB362
Introduced Medium Risk

Provides that surveillance-based price discrimination is an unfair or deceptive trade practice or act. (8/1/26)

SB362 prohibits surveillance-based price discrimination, effective August 1, 2026. Enforcement mechanisms or penalties, if any, are not covered due to the lack of full bill text.

US SB3680
Introduced Medium Risk

Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026

The Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act requires federal agencies using, funding, or overseeing algorithms to establish an office of civil rights focused on bias.

CO SB 24-205
Enacted High Risk

Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act

The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act requires governance, reasonable care by developers and deployers of AI systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination, disclosure, impact assessments, and technical documentation.

CA AB 2656
Unknown Medium Risk

Public employees: notice: artificial intelligence performing service within scope of work.

This bill mandates state and local public employers to provide written notice to recognized employee organizations 45 days prior to actions involving GenAI to perform a service within the scope of work of the job classification. It complements broader initiatives like Executive Order No. N-12-23 and the Generative Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act by focusing on transparency and accountability.

IL SB3702
Introduced High Risk

REGISTERED NURSE USE OF AI

This bill regulates AI use by registered nurses in Illinois, amending discipline grounds for AI provision violations and is effective immediately.

KY HB33
Introduced Medium Risk

AN ACT relating to data privacy.

The bill amends KRS 367.3611 and KRS 367.3617 to define key terms and prohibit offering, setting, or displaying a price using an automated-decision system based on individualized data, including a prohibition on 'surveillance pricing'.

NY S04082
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibits motor vehicle insurers from discrimination on the basis of socioeconomic factors in determining algorithms used to construct actuarial tables, coverage terms, premiums and/or rates.

Prohibits motor vehicle insurers in New York from using algorithms that discriminate based on socioeconomic factors in actuarial tables, coverage terms, premiums, and/or rates.

IL HB4977
Introduced Medium Risk

VIDEO INTERVIEW DEMOGRAPHIC

Employers using AI for video interviews must report demographic data, including race and ethnicity of hired applicants, to assess racial bias by December 31 each year.

HI HB1607
Introduced High Risk

Relating To Algorithmic Discrimination.

This bill prohibits discriminatory use of algorithmic decision-making and mandates notifications and annual reports to the Attorney General.

TX HB5118
Introduced Medium Risk

Relating to a study on employer and state agency use of automated employment decision tools in assessing an applicant's suitability for a position.

The bill mandates a study on the use of AI in hiring by employers and state agencies to assess bias and transparency.

WA HB2481
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods.

HB2481 prohibits surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods in Washington. The full bill text provides details on provisions and enforcement.

MN SF4233
Introduced Medium Risk

Surveillance-based price and wage discrimination prohibition

SF4233 aims to address price and wage discrimination in Minnesota. Detailed analysis will follow once the full bill text is available.

NJ A2726
Introduced High Risk

Regulates use of automated employment decision tools in employment decisions to minimize discrimination in employment.

This bill regulates the use of automated employment decision tools in New Jersey to minimize discrimination, with specific requirements and penalties to be confirmed.

CA SB 1248
In Committee High Risk

State agencies: automated decision systems.

CA SB 1248 regulates automated decision systems in state agencies, ensuring accuracy through quality control, preventing discrimination, requiring oversight, and providing technical assistance, with exceptions.

CT SB00005
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

An Act Concerning Online Safety.

This bill aims to enhance online safety through comprehensive AI regulations and workforce development initiatives, including safe harbor programs and teacher certification enhancements. The Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, and Commissioner of Consumer Protection are required to accept applications for safe harbor programs. Synthetic digital content must be detectable as such. The bill also modifies the Technology Talent and Innovation Fund Advisory Committee.

NY A03993
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibits discrimination through the use of clinical algorithms; provides exceptions for clinical algorithms that rely on variables to appropriately make decisions, including to identify, evaluate, and address health disparities.

Prohibits discrimination via clinical algorithms; allows exceptions for algorithms using variables to address health disparities.

NY S04394
Introduced Medium Risk

Establishes criteria for the use of automated employment decision tools; provides for enforcement for violations of such criteria.

The bill establishes criteria for using automated employment decision tools in New York, including transparency and bias testing, with penalties for non-compliance.

VA SB164
Unknown Medium Risk

Health insurance; ethics and fairness in carrier business practices, downcoded claims.

The bill prohibits selling or disseminating AI-generated media of actual persons without disclosing AI use. It is currently in the 'Introduced' status.

NY A 8962
In Committee Medium Risk

Enacts the New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act

NY A 8962: Enacts the New York FAIR News Act. Specific details on AI disclosure requirements and oversight mechanisms require the full bill text for confirmation.

NY A 8884
Unknown High Risk

Relates to the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems

This bill regulates AI systems to prevent discrimination, mandates independent audits for high-risk systems, allows enforcement by the attorney general, and provides a private right of action. The bill specifies measures to prevent algorithmic discrimination and outlines penalties for non-compliance.

VA SJR14
Introduced Low Risk

Artificial intelligence; Joint Commission on Technology and Science to study advancements.

The bill directs a study on AI advancements, focusing on impacts like deep fakes, data privacy, and discrimination, and may suggest legislation to the General Assembly.

US HB6304
Introduced Medium Risk

AI for America Act

The federal AI for America Act establishes a national AI strategy to promote U.S. leadership, remove regulatory barriers, and ensure data are free from security risks and ideological bias.

US SB321
Introduced High Risk

Retirement Security Act of 2019

SB321 reportedly prohibits U.S. persons and entities from advancing AI capabilities in China, based on the official description. Full bill text is unavailable for verification.

TX SB1822
In Committee Medium Risk

Relating to the use of artificial intelligence-based algorithms in utilization review conducted for certain health benefit plans.

This bill mandates health insurers to disclose the use of AI algorithms in utilization reviews and ensure compliance with bias minimization and clinical guidelines.

IL SB1920
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

SCH CD-ASL IMPLEMENTATION

SB1920 mandates the Illinois State Board of Education to provide guidance on AI use in schools and promote ASL resources by 2026, without mandating school compliance.

US HB5315
Introduced Medium Risk

FAIR Act Fair Artificial Intelligence Realization Act of 2025

The FAIR Act prohibits federal procurement of large language models unless they adhere to unbiased AI principles. This analysis is based only on the official description.

NY S09028
Introduced High Risk

Prohibits employers from engaging in discrimination on the basis of a protected class when using artificial intelligence for recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure, or the terms, privileges, or conditions of…

This bill prohibits discrimination in employment practices using AI based on protected classes.

NY A06765
Introduced Medium Risk

Enacts the preventing algorithmic pricing discrimination act; requires the disclosure of algorithmically set prices.

The bill's title suggests a focus on transparency in algorithmic pricing, but without the full text, specific provisions and enforcement mechanisms are unknown.

NY A 9396
In Committee Medium Risk

Establishes the "protecting consumers and jobs from discriminatory pricing act"

This bill prohibits electronic shelving labels and personalized algorithmic pricing in food and drug retail, allowing for civil penalties and a private right of action.

NY A06874
Introduced Medium Risk

Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act which establishes an artificial intelligence literacy in the digital equity competitive grant program.

Bill A06874 establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act within a digital equity competitive grant program in New York. Full details are unavailable due to the absence of the bill text, and assumptions are speculative.

PA HB1779
Introduced Medium Risk

In preliminary provisions, providing for algorithmic pricing transparency and fairness; and imposing duties on the Office of Attorney General and Bureau of Consumer Protection.

HB1779 aims to amend Title 12 for algorithmic pricing transparency, imposing duties on the Attorney General and Consumer Protection Bureau.

US HB4419
Introduced Medium Risk

AV Accessibility Act Autonomous Vehicle Accessibility Act

The AV Accessibility Act prohibits states from issuing licenses for Level 4 or 5 ADS-equipped vehicles in a discriminatory manner based on disability.

IL SB3114
In Committee Medium Risk

TRANSPARENCY IN DOWNCODING ACT

The Transparency in Downcoding Act regulates downcoding practices, prohibits discriminatory practices against certain health care professionals, and sets notification and dispute processes.

US HB7110
Introduced Medium Risk

Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026

The bill mandates federal agencies using, funding, or overseeing algorithms to have a civil rights office addressing algorithmic bias.

MD SB936
Introduced High Risk

Consumer Protection - High-Risk Artificial Intelligence - Developer and Deployer Requirements

The bill mandates developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems to exercise reasonable care to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination and requires disclosures and impact assessments.

NY A08962
Introduced Medium Risk

Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides requirements for fairness in disclosures to news media workers, news media consumers, oversight of AI systems, and workplace protections for news media workers.

Establishes AI use requirements in NY news media, aiming to ensure fairness for workers and consumers, with workplace protections and oversight of AI systems.

NY S08451
Introduced Medium Risk

Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides requirements for fairness in disclosures to news media workers, news media consumers, oversight of AI systems, and workplace protections for news media workers.

The FAIR News Act outlines AI fairness requirements in disclosures, oversight, and protections in New York. Specific mandates and provisions are unavailable without the full bill text.

VA HB2462
In Committee High Risk

Unauthorized use of name, portrait, etc.; digital replica, civil liability, statute of limitations.

This bill expands civil liability for unauthorized use of a person's digital replica, requires platforms to remove such replicas upon notification, and extends the statute of limitations for related claims.

NY S04276
Introduced High Risk

Enacts the "digital fairness act"; requires any entity that conducts business in New York and maintains the personal information of 500 or more individuals to provide meaningful notice about their use of personal information; establishes unlawful discriminatory practices relating to targeted…

NY S04276: Enacts the 'digital fairness act'; applies to entities in New York with data on 500+ individuals, requiring meaningful notice on personal information use.

NY A09654
Introduced High Risk

Enacts the New York Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act establishing protections for individual rights with respect to computational algorithms; establishes protections against the use of algorithms involved in consequential decisions, such as those that impact people's rights, civil…

The New York Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act establishes protections against algorithmic discrimination, mandates independently audited evaluations, ensures algorithms meet advertised purposes, and provides remedies for violations.

NY A05216
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires state units to purchase a product or service that is or contains an algorithmic decision system that adheres to responsible artificial intelligence standards; specifies content included in responsible artificial intelligence standards; requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to…

This bill mandates state units in New York to purchase algorithmic decision systems that comply with specified responsible AI standards, including data privacy and security, and requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to adopt regulations.

NY A 9028
In Committee Medium Risk

Relates to use of virtual agents and AI tools in property searches

Bill A 9028 relates to the use of virtual agents and AI tools in property searches in New York, but specific mandates cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.

IL SB 3702
In Committee High Risk

REGISTERED NURSE USE OF AI

This bill, effective immediately, regulates AI use by registered nurses in Illinois, allowing exceptions for nonclinical activity and requiring training on AI failure modes. It also allows the Department to investigate any health care entity employing registered professional nurses.

NY A05309
Introduced High Risk

Requires state units to purchase a product or service that is or contains an algorithmic decision system that adheres to responsible artificial intelligence standards; specifies content included in responsible artificial intelligence standards; requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to…

The bill mandates state units to purchase algorithmic decision systems that comply with responsible AI standards and updates the definition of unlawful discriminatory practices.

NY S07033
Introduced Medium Risk

Enacts the preventing algorithmic pricing discrimination act; requires the disclosure of algorithmically set prices.

Bill S07033 suggests disclosure of algorithmically set prices in New York, but specifics cannot be confirmed without the full text.

OR SB1516
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Relating to public safety; and declaring an emergency.

SB1516 restricts ALPR use by law enforcement, limits data retention to 30 days, restricts sharing with non-Oregon agencies, and removes the named administrator of the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program, effective upon passage.

HI SR165
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.

The bill requests the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to examine how existing anti-discrimination laws apply to algorithmic and automated decision systems.

RI SB 2499
Unknown Medium Risk

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

SB 2499 addresses AI use in employment; specific details on employer disclosure, fairness standards, and penalties require the full bill text for confirmation.

VA HJR32
Passed Both Chambers Low Risk

Higher educational institutions; JLARC to study artificial intelligence use policies.

The bill directs JLARC to study AI use policies in Virginia's higher education institutions, focusing on academic integrity, data privacy, equity, transparency, and faculty autonomy.

MN HF4131
Introduced Medium Risk

Surveillance-based price and wage discrimination prohibited.

The bill HF4131's text is unavailable, so no assumptions about specific legal obligations, definitions, or exceptions should be made.

IL HB 4804
In Committee Medium Risk

REGISTERED NURSE USE OF AI

This bill regulates AI use by registered nurses, focusing on transparency, patient notice, confidentiality protections, training, accountability, and is effective immediately. It authorizes the Department to investigate healthcare entities for AI provision violations.

NJ A4768
Introduced Medium Risk

"Social Media Fairness and Transparency Act"; establishes requirements for social media companies concerning content moderation practices; establishes cause of action against social media companies for violation of content moderation practices.

The bill aims to address social media content moderation practices. Specifics are unknown due to lack of full bill text.

US SB1792
Introduced High Risk

AI Whistleblower Protection Act

The AI Whistleblower Protection Act prohibits employment discrimination against whistleblowers reporting AI-related security vulnerabilities or violations.

HI SB59
Introduced High Risk

Relating To Algorithmic Discrimination.

SB59 prohibits discriminatory algorithmic decision-making and mandates notifications and annual reports to the Attorney General.

NY Local Law 144
Enacted High Risk

Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) Law

New York City Local Law 144 of 2021, enforced by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), regulates AEDTs, requiring an independent bias audit and public posting of results on the employer's website.

NY S01169
In Committee High Risk

Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general as well as a private right of action.

The New York AI Act regulates AI systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination, mandates independent audits for high-risk systems, and includes enforcement by the attorney general and a private right of action. The definition of high-risk AI systems and specific audit requirements are not specified in the provided bill description.

NJ S4279
Introduced High Risk

Provides disparate impact based on automated decision system as cause of action for certain consumers.

This bill may allow consumers to challenge automated decision systems based on disparate impact, but full implications cannot be determined without the full text.

CO HB 1210
Unknown High Risk

Prohibit Surveillance Price & Wage Setting

CO HB 1210: Prohibit Surveillance Price & Wage Setting, classifies violations as deceptive trade practices, allows civil actions by the attorney general, district attorney, or individuals. The definition of 'worker' excludes federal and state employees and employees of public entities.

NY A 567
In Committee High Risk

Establishes criteria for the sale of automated employment decision tools

This bill defines criteria for selling automated employment decision tools in New York, including transparency, bias audit requirements, and usage restrictions.

IL SB2255
Introduced Medium Risk

SURVEILLANCE DISCRIMINATION

SB2255 prohibits using surveillance data in automated systems for setting individualized prices and wages, with certain exemptions. The Attorney General enforces the Act.

NY A08328
Introduced High Risk

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of a bias audit within the last year and the results of such audit have been…

This bill restricts employers from using automated tools for employment decisions unless they undergo a bias audit annually and disclose results.

GA SB167
Introduced High Risk

Commerce and Trade; private entities that employ certain AI systems to guard against discrimination caused by such systems; provide

The bill mandates private entities using certain AI systems to guard against discrimination, outlines regulatory measures, provides for rule making, related matters, and repeals conflicting laws.

CA AB 2575
Unknown Medium Risk

Health care services: artificial intelligence.

AB 2575 mandates disclosures for clinical decision support systems, specifies the required time and manner for disclosure, and states no reimbursement is required for local agencies.

SC S0920
Introduced Medium Risk

Health insurance

South Carolina's Bill S0920 requires health insurers to consider factors like bias and transparency when using AI, mandates disclosures about AI usage to enrollees, and details disciplinary actions such as fines or license suspensions for violations.

HI SCR184
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.

The bill requests the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to examine the applicability of state anti-discrimination laws to algorithmic decision systems.

US SB3557
Introduced Medium Risk

Arbitration Fairness for Students Act

The Arbitration Fairness for Students Act prohibits higher education institutions from including predispute arbitration agreements in student contracts.

State-by-State Regulation of Algorithmic Bias & Discrimination

Artificial intelligence regulation is advancing at the state level, and Algorithmic Bias & Discrimination is one of the most actively legislated areas. State attorneys general, privacy regulators, and legislatures are developing a patchwork of laws that impose different obligations on businesses deploying AI systems related to this topic. Compliance teams and legal counsel must track both enacted laws and the pipeline of pending bills that could shift requirements at any time.

Key regulatory themes in Algorithmic Bias & Discrimination legislation include consumer disclosure obligations, prohibition on specific high-risk uses, mandatory algorithmic impact assessments, bias audits, rights to explanation, and human override requirements. Penalties for non-compliance vary by state — use our Penalty Tracker to review enforcement provisions. For upcoming effective dates, see the Deadlines page.

To understand how Algorithmic Bias & Discrimination laws intersect with specific industries, browse our Healthcare, Employment, Insurance, and Financial Services industry trackers. Compare how different state laws approach this topic using our Bill Comparator.