HB2479
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
VirginiaVetoed April 2, 2025
2025 in review
In 2025, 39 states and D.C. enacted 142 AI laws
Congress enacted 2 more. California enacted the most, with 17. In 2024, 111 AI laws were enacted, and this year 4 AI bills were vetoed.
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Month by month
Each square is one law, in the month it was enacted. Select a square to open the law.
By state
AI laws enacted in 2025.
- California17
- Texas13
- New York8
- Illinois7
- Montana7
- Utah7
- Arkansas6
- Maryland6
- Nevada5
- Virginia5
- Arizona4
- Rhode Island4
- Tennessee4
- Colorado3
- Nebraska3
- North Dakota3
- Oregon3
- South Carolina3
- West Virginia3
- Connecticut2
- Delaware2
- District of Columbia2
- Florida2
- Kansas2
- Maine2
- Michigan2
- New Hampshire2
- Pennsylvania2
- Wisconsin2
- Hawaii1
- Kentucky1
- Louisiana1
- Minnesota1
- Mississippi1
- New Jersey1
- Ohio1
- Oklahoma1
- South Dakota1
- Vermont1
- Washington1
By topic
A law can cover more than one topic.
- AI Deepfakes60
- AI in Government32
- AI Intimate Images31
- AI Transparency26
- AI CSAM21
- Automated Decision-Making17
- User-Facing AI11
- AI Likeness10
- AI Healthcare10
- AI in Education9
- AI Liability8
- AI in Social Media & Online Platforms8
Vetoed
SB775
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
VirginiaVetoed April 2, 2025
HB449
S0936
Statewide Study on Automation and Workforce Impact
FloridaVetoed June 27, 2025
Every law
Grouped by state. 117 enacted laws take effect in 2026; see new AI laws for 2026.
Arizona4 laws
SB1320
An Act amending section 28-101, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to autonomous vehicles.
Enacted March 31, 2025 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
SB1462
An Act amending section 13-1425, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to sexual offenses.
Enacted May 2, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB2678
SB1295
An Act amending section 13-2006, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to forgery.
Enacted May 13, 2025 AI Deepfakes, AI Likeness Official record
Arkansas6 laws
HB1071
To Amend The Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act Of 2016; And To Provide Protections For An…
Enacted February 25, 2025 AI Likeness Official record
HB 1529
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL CREATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL; AND TO…
Enacted April 17, 2025 Effective August 5, 2025 AI Deepfakes, AI Intimate Images Official record
HB1958
To Require Public Entities To Create A Policy Concerning The Authorized Use Of Artificial Intelligence.
Enacted April 17, 2025 Effective August 5, 2025 AI in Government, Automated Decision-Making Official record
HB1876
Regarding The Ownership Of Model Training And Content Generated By A Generative Artificial Intelligence Tool.
Enacted April 21, 2025 Effective August 5, 2025 Frontier or General-Purpose AI, AI in Employment Official record
SB612
TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM THAT CAUSES HARM; AND TO IMPOSE A CIVIL…
Enacted April 21, 2025 AI in Social Media & Online Platforms, AI Liability Official record
HB1877
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES RELATED TO POSSESSION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL THAT…
Enacted April 22, 2025 AI CSAM Official record
California17 laws
AB102
Budget Act of 2025.
Enacted June 27, 2025 AI in Government Official record
SB101
Budget Act of 2025.
Enacted June 27, 2025 AI in Government Official record
SB53
Artificial intelligence models: large developers.
Enacted September 29, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 Frontier or General-Purpose AI, AI Transparency Official record
SB241
Community colleges: personnel: qualifications.
Enacted October 1, 2025 AI in Education Official record
SB47
February 2025 bar exam: audit.
Enacted October 1, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025 AI in Government Official record
AB979
California Cybersecurity Integration Center: artificial intelligence.
Enacted October 3, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Government Official record
AB325
Cartwright Act: violations.
Enacted October 6, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 Algorithmic Pricing Official record
SB253
State Bar of California.
Enacted October 6, 2025 AI in Government, AI Transparency Official record
SB480
Autonomous vehicles.
Enacted October 6, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
SB361
Data brokers: data collection and deletion.
Enacted October 8, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI Privacy Official record
AB 723
Real estate: digitally altered images: disclosure.
Enacted October 10, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Real Estate, AI Transparency Official record
SB524
Law enforcement agencies: artificial intelligence.
Enacted October 10, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Law Enforcement, AI Transparency Official record
AB489
Health care professions: deceptive terms or letters: artificial intelligence.
Enacted October 11, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
AB316
Artificial intelligence: defenses.
Enacted October 13, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI Liability Official record
AB621
Deepfake pornography.
Enacted October 13, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI Intimate Images Official record
AB853
California AI Transparency Act.
Enacted October 13, 2025 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Transparency, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB243
Companion chatbots.
Enacted October 13, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
Colorado3 laws
SB143
Extend Prohibition on School Facial Recognition
Enacted April 18, 2025 Effective April 18, 2025 Facial Recognition, AI in Education Official record
SB25-288
Concerning preventing certain disclosures of intimate depictions, and, in connection therewith, creating a…
Enacted June 2, 2025 Effective August 6, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI CSAM Official record
SB25B-004
Increase Transparency for Algorithmic Systems
Enacted August 28, 2025 Effective November 25, 2025 Comprehensive AI, Automated Decision-Making Official record
Connecticut2 laws
SB1295
An Act Concerning Broadband Internet, Gaming, Social Media, Online Services and Consumer Contracts
Enacted June 24, 2025 Effective July 1, 2026 Automated Decision-Making, AI Privacy Official record
HB7287
An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, and Making Appropriations Therefor…
Enacted June 30, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
Delaware2 laws
HB16
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Artificial Intelligence Commission.
Enacted May 13, 2025 Effective May 13, 2025 AI in Government Official record
HJR7
Directing The Artificial Intelligence Commission To Work In Collaboration With The Secretary Of State To…
Enacted July 23, 2025 Effective July 23, 2025 AI in Government, Comprehensive AI Official record
District of Columbia2 laws
B25-0577
Public Life and Activity Zones Amendment ("PLAZA") Act of 2024 (D.C. Law 25-312)
Enacted March 21, 2025 Effective March 21, 2025 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
B26-0153
Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit Requirement Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025
Enacted March 21, 2025 Effective March 21, 2025 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
Florida2 laws
H0757
Sexual Images
Enacted May 27, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
H1161
Removal of Altered Sexual Depictions Posted without Consent
Enacted June 10, 2025 Effective June 10, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI in Social Media & Online Platforms Official record
Hawaii1 law
HB1231
Relating To Traffic Safety.
Enacted June 25, 2025 Effective June 25, 2025 Facial Recognition, AI in Law Enforcement Official record
Illinois7 laws
SB2655
MEDICAID EXPANSION TASK FORCE
Enacted March 21, 2025 Effective March 21, 2025 AI CSAM Official record
HB1806
THERAPY RESOURCES OVERSIGHT
Enacted August 1, 2025 Effective August 1, 2025 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
HB1859
COM COL-COURSE INSTRUCTOR-AI
Enacted August 15, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Education Official record
HB3178
DIGITAL PROTECT-USE OF REPLICA
Enacted August 15, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI Likeness, AI in Employment Official record
HB3851
SCH CD-CYBER-BULLYING
Enacted August 15, 2025 Effective July 1, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI Likeness Official record
SB1507
VEH CD-SAFETY ZONES
Enacted August 15, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Government, AI in Law Enforcement Official record
SB1920
SCH CD-ASL IMPLEMENTATION
Enacted August 15, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Education, AI Deepfakes Official record
Kansas2 laws
HB2313
Senate Substitute for HB 2313 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Prohibiting the use of the…
Enacted April 8, 2025 AI in Government Official record
SB186
AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; modifying elements in the crimes of sexual…
Enacted April 24, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI CSAM, AI Intimate Images Official record
Kentucky1 law
SB4
AN ACT relating to protection of information and declaring an emergency.
Enacted March 24, 2025 Effective March 24, 2025 AI in Government, AI Transparency Official record
Louisiana1 law
HB178
Provides for the continuous revision of the Code of Civil Procedure
Enacted June 11, 2025 Effective August 1, 2025 AI Deepfakes, AI Liability Official record
Maine2 laws
LD1727
An Act to Ensure Transparency in Consumer Transactions Involving Artificial Intelligence
Enacted June 12, 2025 Effective September 24, 2025 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
LD1944
An Act to Protect Individuals from the Threatened Unauthorized Dissemination of Certain Private Images…
Enacted June 20, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
Maryland6 laws
HB956
Consumer Protection - Workgroup on Artificial Intelligence Implementation
Enacted April 22, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI in Government, Comprehensive AI Official record
SB360
Revenge Porn - Definition of Visual Representation and Civil Action
Enacted April 22, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB504
Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act
Enacted May 6, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI in Education Official record
HB376
Maryland Cybersecurity Council - Alterations
Enacted May 20, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025 AI in Government Official record
HB820
Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Use of Artificial Intelligence
Enacted May 20, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025 AI in Insurance, AI Healthcare Official record
SB655
Courts - Artificial Intelligence Evidence Clinic Pilot Program - Establishment
Enacted December 16, 2025 Effective January 15, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI in Government Official record
Michigan2 laws
HB4047
An act to impose civil liability and prescribe criminal penalties for the nonconsensual creation or…
Enacted August 26, 2025 Effective August 26, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB4048
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for dissemination of deep fake sexual images; enact.
Enacted August 26, 2025 Effective August 26, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
Minnesota1 law
HF2432
Mississippi1 law
SB2426
Artificial Intelligence Task Force; create and prescribe responsibilities of.
Enacted March 18, 2025 Effective March 18, 2025 AI in Government, Comprehensive AI Official record
Montana7 laws
HB82
Generally revise laws related to crimes against children
Enacted April 7, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB212
Creating the Right to Compute Act and requiring a risk management policy for critical infrastructure…
Enacted April 16, 2025 Effective April 16, 2025 Comprehensive AI, Automated Decision-Making Official record
HB178
Limit government use of AI systems
Enacted May 5, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025 AI in Government, AI Transparency Official record
SB25
Revise election laws regarding disclosure requirements for the use of AI in elections
Enacted May 8, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB513
Revise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and penalties for unauthorized use
Enacted May 13, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI Likeness, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB514
Criminalize use of real and digitally fabricated sexually explicit images
Enacted May 13, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB413
Criminalize disclosure of certain explicit AI-generated media
Enacted May 13, 2025 Effective May 13, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
Nebraska3 laws
LB383
Adopt the Parental Rights in Social Media Act, rename the Child Pornography Prevention Act, and prohibit…
Enacted May 20, 2025 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
LB504
Adopt the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act
Enacted May 30, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Social Media & Online Platforms, Automated Decision-Making Official record
LB77
Adopt the Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act and provide for insurance and medicaid coverage of…
Enacted June 4, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI Healthcare, AI in Insurance Official record
Nevada5 laws
AB325
Revises provisions relating to artificial intelligence. (BDR 36-393)
Enacted May 30, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025 AI in Government, Automated Decision-Making Official record
AB73
AN ACT relating to campaign practices; requiring certain communications relating to an election that include…
Enacted June 3, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
AB406
Makes various changes relating to health. (BDR 34-674)
Enacted June 5, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
SB213
AN ACT relating to crimes; expanding the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image to include…
Enacted June 5, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB263
AN ACT relating to crimes; expanding certain prohibitions relating to pornography involving minors; revising…
Enacted June 6, 2025 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
New Hampshire2 laws
SB300
Criminalizing the creation of child intimate visual representations
Enacted July 15, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB143
Criminalizing and creating a private right of action for the facilitation, encouragement, offer…
Enacted August 1, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 User-Facing AI, AI Liability Official record
New Jersey1 law
A3540
Establishes criminal penalties for production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly…
Enacted April 2, 2025 Effective April 2, 2025 AI Deepfakes Official record
New York8 laws
S00822
Relates to the disclosure of automated employment decision-making tools; requires the office of information…
Enacted February 14, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI in Government, AI in Employment Official record
A03005
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and…
Enacted May 9, 2025 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
S03008
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic…
Enacted May 9, 2025 Effective November 5, 2025 User-Facing AI, Algorithmic Pricing Official record
S07882
Prohibits a person or entity from knowingly or with reckless disregard facilitate an agreement between or…
Enacted October 16, 2025 Effective December 15, 2025 Algorithmic Pricing, AI in Real Estate Official record
S08391
Relates to the right of publicity; amends the definitions of "deceased performer", "deceased personality" and…
Enacted December 11, 2025 Effective December 11, 2025 AI Likeness, AI Deepfakes Official record
S08420
Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer
Enacted December 11, 2025 Effective June 9, 2026 AI Transparency, AI Likeness Official record
S06953
Relates to the training and use of artificial intelligence frontier models; defines terms; establishes…
Enacted December 19, 2025 Effective January 1, 2027 Frontier or General-Purpose AI, AI Transparency Official record
S07599
Regulates automated decision-making by government agencies; requires agencies to conduct impact assessments…
Enacted December 19, 2025 Effective December 19, 2025 AI in Government, AI in Employment Official record
North Dakota3 laws
HB1167
Artificial intelligence disclosure statements.
Enacted April 10, 2025 Effective August 1, 2025 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB1351
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 12.1-27.1-01 and section 12.1-27.1-03.3 of the North…
Enacted April 21, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB1386
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code…
Enacted April 21, 2025 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
Ohio1 law
HB96
Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27
Enacted June 30, 2025 Effective September 30, 2025 AI in Education Official record
Oklahoma1 law
HB1364
Crimes and punishments; sexual obscenity; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.
Enacted May 5, 2025 Effective November 1, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
Oregon3 laws
HB2299
Relating to the unlawful dissemination of intimate images.
Enacted May 22, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB2748
Relating to the use of nursing titles.
Enacted June 24, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
HB3936
Relating to the security of state assets; amending ORS 276A.340, 276A.344, 276A.346 and 276A.348.
Enacted June 24, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Government Official record
Pennsylvania2 laws
SB649
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and…
Enacted July 7, 2025 Effective September 5, 2025 AI Deepfakes, AI Likeness Official record
HB416
Fiscal Code - omnibus amendments (Act 45 of 2025), including section 1755-E on stenography services and…
Enacted November 12, 2025 Effective November 12, 2025 AI in Government Official record
Rhode Island4 laws
H5046
Relating to Criminal Offenses -- Electronic Imaging Devices
Enacted July 2, 2025 Effective July 2, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
H5872
Relating to Elections -- Deceptive and Fraudulent Synthetic Media in Election Communications
Enacted July 2, 2025 Effective July 2, 2025 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
S136
Relating to Criminal Offenses -- Electronic Imaging Devices
Enacted July 2, 2025 Effective July 2, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
S816
Relating to Elections -- Deceptive and Fraudulent Synthetic Media in Election Communications
Enacted July 2, 2025 Effective July 2, 2025 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
South Carolina3 laws
H3058
Disclosure of Intimate Images
Enacted May 12, 2025 Effective May 12, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
S0028
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-390 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF…
Enacted May 22, 2025 Effective May 22, 2025 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
S29
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-375, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS…
Enacted May 22, 2025 Effective May 22, 2025 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
South Dakota1 law
SB 164
An Act to prohibit the use of a deepfake to influence an election and to provide a penalty therefor.
Enacted March 25, 2025 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
Tennessee4 laws
HB825
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to internet safety.
Enacted April 11, 2025 Effective April 11, 2025 AI in Education Official record
SB741
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
Enacted April 24, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI CSAM Official record
HB1316
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-7-112 and Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to licenses.
Enacted April 28, 2025 Effective April 24, 2025 Facial Recognition, AI Privacy Official record
SB1346
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use…
Enacted May 15, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
Texas13 laws
HB 581
Relating to the creation of artificial sexual material harmful to minors.
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB2818
Relating to the artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI in Government Official record
HB3133
Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI Deepfakes, AI Intimate Images Official record
HB3512
Relating to artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies…
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI in Government Official record
SB 1188
Relating to electronic health record requirements; authorizing a civil penalty.
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI Healthcare, AI Transparency Official record
SB 1621
Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual…
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI CSAM Official record
SB 20
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of possession, promotion, or production of certain obscene…
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI CSAM Official record
SB 441
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual…
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI Deepfakes, AI Intimate Images Official record
SB1964
Relating to the regulation and use of artificial intelligence systems and the management of data by…
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI in Government, Automated Decision-Making Official record
SB2373
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing…
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 AI Deepfakes, AI Liability Official record
SB2807
Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
SB815
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection…
Enacted June 20, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 AI in Insurance, AI Healthcare Official record
HB149
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Enacted June 22, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 Comprehensive AI, AI in Government Official record
Utah7 laws
HB13
Sexual Extortion Amendments
Enacted February 27, 2025 Effective February 27, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB452
Artificial Intelligence Amendments
Enacted March 25, 2025 Effective May 7, 2025 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
SB180
Law Enforcement Usage of Artificial Intelligence
Enacted March 25, 2025 Effective May 7, 2025 AI in Law Enforcement, AI Transparency Official record
SB332
Artificial Intelligence Revisions
Enacted March 25, 2025 Effective March 25, 2025 Comprehensive AI, AI in Government Official record
HB444
Data Privacy Amendments
Enacted March 27, 2025 Effective March 27, 2025 AI in Government, Facial Recognition Official record
SB226
Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Amendments
Enacted March 27, 2025 Effective May 7, 2025 AI Transparency, User-Facing AI Official record
SB271
Unauthorized Artificial Intelligence Impersonation Amendments
Enacted March 27, 2025 Effective May 7, 2025 AI Likeness, AI Deepfakes Official record
Vermont1 law
S0069
An act relating to an age-appropriate design code
Enacted June 12, 2025 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Social Media & Online Platforms, AI Transparency Official record
Virginia5 laws
HB2124
Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.
Enacted March 24, 2025 AI Deepfakes Official record
HB2627
Autonomous driving systems; Secretary of Transportation to convene work group to study.
Enacted March 24, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 Autonomous Vehicles, AI in Government Official record
SB1053
Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.
Enacted March 24, 2025 AI Deepfakes Official record
HB1642
Artificial intelligence-based tool; definition, use of tool.
Enacted April 2, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI in Law Enforcement, Automated Decision-Making Official record
HB2692
Custodial interrogations; false statements to a child prohibited, inauthentic replica documents.
Enacted April 2, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025 AI in Law Enforcement Official record
Washington1 law
HB1205
Prohibiting the knowing distribution of a forged digital likeness.
Enacted April 16, 2025 Effective July 27, 2025 AI Deepfakes, AI Likeness Official record
West Virginia3 laws
SB240
AN ACT to amend and reenact §61-2-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by…
Enacted March 24, 2025 Effective June 12, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB198
Prohibiting creation, production, distribution, or possession of artificially generated child pornography
Enacted April 24, 2025 Effective July 9, 2025 AI CSAM, AI Intimate Images Official record
HB3187
Relating to the West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
Enacted April 25, 2025 Effective July 9, 2025 AI in Government Official record
Wisconsin2 laws
SB33
Representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty.
Enacted October 2, 2025 Effective October 4, 2025 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
AB456
Changes regarding the laws governing real estate practice.
Enacted December 9, 2025 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Real Estate, AI Transparency Official record
Federal2 laws
SB146
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act TAKE…
Enacted May 19, 2025 Effective May 19, 2026 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB1071
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Division A, Title XV, Subtitle D: Artificial…
Enacted December 18, 2025 AI in Government, Frontier or General-Purpose AI Official record
Cite
AI Laws by State, “2025: the year in state AI law,” https://www.ailawsbystate.com/year-in-review/2025, accessed October 16, 2026.
A law counts in the year it was enacted (signed, or otherwise made law), from its official record; for a few laws not yet reviewed, the date is the last recorded action. Counts follow our methodology: published, AI-relevant bills, one per bill number, enacted when signed or otherwise made law. Data as of October 16, 2026. Free to cite and reuse with credit to AI Laws by State (CC BY 4.0 data). Spot an error? Tell us.