AB1064
Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act.
CaliforniaVetoed January 22, 2026
2026 in review, through October 16, 2026
So far in 2026, 36 states have enacted 150 AI laws
California enacted the most, with 31. In 2025, 144 AI laws were enacted, and this year 11 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 2026.
- California31
- Tennessee11
- Virginia10
- Utah9
- Rhode Island8
- Louisiana7
- Colorado5
- Illinois5
- Maryland5
- Vermont5
- Washington5
- Maine4
- Minnesota4
- Alabama3
- Connecticut3
- Idaho3
- Mississippi3
- New Jersey3
- New York3
- Georgia2
- Hawaii2
- Iowa2
- Kansas2
- Kentucky2
- Oregon2
- Florida1
- Indiana1
- Missouri1
- Nebraska1
- North Carolina1
- Ohio1
- Oklahoma1
- Pennsylvania1
- South Carolina1
- South Dakota1
- Wyoming1
By topic
A law can cover more than one topic.
- AI Deepfakes36
- AI Transparency33
- User-Facing AI29
- AI in Government27
- AI in Education26
- AI Privacy21
- AI Healthcare20
- Automated Decision-Making16
- AI Intimate Images12
- AI CSAM11
- AI in Social Media & Online Platforms10
- AI Likeness9
Vetoed
SB11
Artificial intelligence technology.
CaliforniaVetoed March 2, 2026
SB274
Automated license plate recognition systems.
CaliforniaVetoed March 2, 2026
SB7
Employment: automated decision systems.
CaliforniaVetoed March 2, 2026
SB771
Personal rights: liability: social media platforms.
CaliforniaVetoed March 2, 2026
HB 1210
Prohibit Surveillance Price & Wage Setting
ColoradoVetoed June 2, 2026
HB 2592
artificial intelligence; state agencies; rules
ArizonaVetoed June 19, 2026
HB4005
Artificial intelligence; course; public schools
ArizonaVetoed June 19, 2026
AB 2575
Health care services: artificial intelligence.
CaliforniaVetoed September 30, 2026
AB 2656
Public employees: notice: artificial intelligence performing service within scope of work.
CaliforniaVetoed September 30, 2026
SB 903
Mental health professionals: artificial intelligence.
CaliforniaVetoed September 30, 2026
Every law
Grouped by state. 44 enacted laws take effect in 2027; see new AI laws for 2027.
Alabama3 laws
HJR51
Artificial Intelligence and Children's Internet Safety Study Commission, created
Enacted March 10, 2026 Effective March 10, 2026 AI in Social Media & Online Platforms, AI in Government Official record
SB292
Real property; creation of Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026; title fraud prevention
Enacted April 15, 2026 Effective October 1, 2026 AI Deepfakes Official record
SB 63
Health care plans; to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in determinations of coverage
Enacted April 16, 2026 Effective October 1, 2026 AI Healthcare, AI in Insurance Official record
California31 laws
AB 1651
State Bar of California: artificial intelligence.
Enacted August 22, 2026 Effective January 1, 2028 AI Transparency, AI in Government Official record
SB928
California State University: faculty employees.
Enacted August 27, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Education Official record
AB1405
Artificial intelligence: auditors: registration.
Enacted September 9, 2026 Effective January 1, 2029 AI Transparency, AI in Government Official record
SB813
Independent verification organizations.
Enacted September 9, 2026 Frontier or General-Purpose AI, AI in Government Official record
AB1159
Student personal information.
Enacted September 10, 2026 AI Privacy, AI in Education Official record
AB1946
Reporting mechanism: child sexual abuse material.
Enacted September 10, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI CSAM, AI in Social Media & Online Platforms Official record
AB2071
Pupil instruction: digital wellness.
Enacted September 10, 2026 AI in Education Official record
SB1119
Companion chatbots: children’s safety.
Enacted September 10, 2026 Effective July 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Privacy Official record
SB1276
Crimes: sexual exploitation of a child.
Enacted September 10, 2026 AI CSAM Official record
SB867
Toys: companion chatbots.
Enacted September 10, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 User-Facing AI Official record
SB 1050
False advertising: synthetic performers.
Enacted September 16, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Transparency Official record
AB 2504
Community colleges: artificial intelligence: pilot program.
Enacted September 18, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Education, AI in Employment Official record
AB1792
Pupil instruction: health framework: sexual health.
Enacted September 18, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Education, AI Deepfakes Official record
AB 502
Elections: deceptive media in advertisements.
Enacted September 19, 2026 Effective September 19, 2026 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
AB686
Elections: deceptive audio or visual media.
Enacted September 19, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI in Political Advertising Official record
AB2212
Postsecondary education: sexual harassment, harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies: student training.
Enacted September 20, 2026 AI Intimate Images, AI in Education Official record
AB2025
Tenancy: digitally altered images: disclosure.
Enacted September 27, 2026 AI in Real Estate, AI Transparency Official record
AB1609
Customer service chatbots.
Enacted September 28, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
AB 1979
Health care services: artificial intelligence.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
AB 2392
Public postsecondary education: generative artificial intelligence systems: procurement standards: training.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Education, AI in Government Official record
AB1766
Health curriculum framework: human trafficking and online safety.
Enacted September 30, 2026 AI in Education, AI Deepfakes Official record
AB1883
Workplace surveillance tools.
Enacted September 30, 2026 AI in Employment Official record
AB2713
California AI Transparency Act: system provenance data.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Transparency, AI in Social Media & Online Platforms Official record
SB 1159
Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Government Official record
SB 947
Employment: automated decision systems.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective July 1, 2027 AI in Employment, Automated Decision-Making Official record
SB1000
California AI Transparency Act.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective September 30, 2026 AI Transparency, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB1111
Digital replicas.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Likeness, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB1246
Autonomous vehicles.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective July 1, 2028 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
SB503
Health care services: artificial intelligence.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Healthcare, Automated Decision-Making Official record
SB574
Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers.
Enacted September 30, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Transparency, AI Privacy Official record
SB951
Employment: technological displacement: notice.
Enacted September 30, 2026 AI in Employment Official record
Colorado5 laws
SB189
Automated Decision-Making Technology
Enacted May 14, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 Automated Decision-Making, Comprehensive AI Official record
HB 1263
Conversational Artificial Intelligence Service Operator Requirements
Enacted May 29, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
HB26-1326
Sunset Public Utilities Commission
Enacted May 29, 2026 Facial Recognition Official record
HB 1139
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
Enacted June 2, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Healthcare, AI in Insurance Official record
HB 1195
Psychotherapy Artificial Intelligence Restrictions
Enacted June 3, 2026 Effective August 12, 2026 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
Connecticut3 laws
HB5312
An Act Establishing a Civil Action for the Office of the Attorney General and a Private Right of Action for…
Enacted May 26, 2026 Effective October 1, 2026 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB00004
An Act Concerning Consumer Privacy And Protection.
Enacted May 27, 2026 Effective October 1, 2026 Algorithmic Pricing, Facial Recognition Official record
SB00005
An Act Concerning Online Safety
Enacted May 27, 2026 Comprehensive AI, AI in Employment Official record
Florida1 law
H1159
Sexual Offenses
Enacted March 31, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI CSAM Official record
Georgia2 laws
SB 444
Private Review Agents; certain decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare…
Enacted May 5, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Insurance, AI Healthcare Official record
SB 540
Online Internet Safety; certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; require
Enacted May 11, 2026 Effective July 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
Hawaii2 laws
HB2137
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
Enacted July 14, 2026 Effective July 14, 2026 AI Likeness, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB3001
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
Enacted July 14, 2026 Effective July 14, 2026 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
Idaho3 laws
S1227
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding generative artificial intelligence in public education.
Enacted March 19, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Education, AI Privacy Official record
H0727
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding video voyeurism and to revise a penalty for disclosing…
Enacted March 25, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
S 1297
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – Adds to existing law to establish the Conversational AI Safety Act.
Enacted March 31, 2026 Effective July 1, 2027 User-Facing AI Official record
Illinois5 laws
HB2949
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION
Enacted June 16, 2026 Frontier or General-Purpose AI, AI in Government Official record
SB315
Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act
Enacted July 6, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 Frontier or General-Purpose AI, AI Transparency Official record
SB 2909
SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION-AI
Enacted July 10, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Education, AI in Employment Official record
SB3114
TRANSPARENCY IN DOWNCODING ACT
Enacted July 10, 2026 Effective January 1, 2028 AI in Insurance, Automated Decision-Making Official record
HB4843
VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION
Enacted July 31, 2026 Effective July 31, 2026 User-Facing AI Official record
Indiana1 law
HB1408
Education matters.
Enacted March 4, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI in Social Media & Online Platforms, Automated Decision-Making Official record
Iowa2 laws
SF2417
A bill for an act establishing requirements and guidelines for conversational AI services, and providing…
Enacted May 2, 2026 Effective July 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
HF2635
A bill for an act relating to health carriers standards of conduct; utilization review organizations…
Enacted May 13, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Insurance, AI Healthcare Official record
Kansas2 laws
HB2537
An Act concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to sexual extortion; requiring the…
Enacted April 6, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI Intimate Images Official record
HB2479
AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to release of persons prior to trial…
Enacted April 9, 2026 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
Kentucky2 laws
HB58
AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
Enacted April 10, 2026 AI in Law Enforcement, AI Privacy Official record
HB366
AN ACT relating to possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.
Enacted April 13, 2026 AI CSAM Official record
Louisiana7 laws
SB110
Prohibits using a child's image to train artificial intelligence to produce child sexual abuse materials.…
Enacted May 14, 2026 Effective August 1, 2026 AI CSAM Official record
HB 639
ELECTIONS/CAMPAIGNS: Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in telephone campaign…
Enacted May 29, 2026 Effective August 1, 2026 AI in Political Advertising, AI Calling Official record
SB 346
SCHOOLS: Prohibits the use of deepfake material against students enrolled in K-12. (8/1/26)
Enacted May 29, 2026 Effective August 1, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI in Education Official record
SB 347
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides for the crime of "unlawful deepfake" to be added to the definition of…
Enacted May 29, 2026 Effective May 29, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI Intimate Images Official record
HB119
Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence…
Enacted June 9, 2026 Effective August 1, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI Intimate Images Official record
HB459
Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns
Enacted June 9, 2026 Effective August 1, 2026 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB42
Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)
Enacted June 9, 2026 Effective August 1, 2026 AI CSAM Official record
Maine4 laws
LD109
Resolve, Directing the Maine Arts Commission to Study Federal and National Efforts to Protect Artists from…
Enacted January 11, 2026 AI Likeness, AI in Government Official record
LD517
An Act Regarding Synthetic Media in Campaign Advertising
Enacted March 23, 2026 Effective July 29, 2026 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
LD2082
An Act to Regulate the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Providing Certain Mental Health Services
Enacted April 13, 2026 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
LD524
An Act to Protect Children from Technology-facilitated Sexual Abuse
Enacted April 16, 2026 Effective April 16, 2026 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
Maryland5 laws
SB114
3-1-1 Systems - Expansion Program and Oversight Board - Establishment
Enacted May 12, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Government, User-Facing AI Official record
SB141
Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes
Enacted May 12, 2026 Effective June 1, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI in Political Advertising Official record
SB8
Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations
Enacted May 12, 2026 Effective October 1, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI Likeness Official record
SB597
Higher Education - Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership
Enacted May 26, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Government, AI in Education Official record
SB720
Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial…
Enacted May 26, 2026 Effective June 1, 2026 AI in Education Official record
Minnesota4 laws
HF1606
An act relating to commerce; prohibiting access to nudification technology; proposing coding for new law in…
Enacted May 7, 2026 Effective August 1, 2026 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
SF4760
Omnibus Public Safety policy bill (Laws 2026, chapter 97), including article 3, section 3 adding forged…
Enacted May 18, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI Likeness Official record
HF4138
Social media platforms; requirements related to accounts for minors established
Enacted May 26, 2026 Effective July 1, 2027 AI in Social Media & Online Platforms, Automated Decision-Making Official record
HF4188
Commerce policy bill (Laws 2026, chapter 124), including article 3, section 6 barring utilization review…
Enacted May 27, 2026 AI in Insurance, AI Healthcare Official record
Mississippi3 laws
HB1723
Artificial intelligence; define.
Enacted March 9, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 Comprehensive AI Official record
SB2269
MS Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling Act; extend repealer on law enforcement interaction plan submission to…
Enacted March 13, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
SB2294
Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics.
Enacted April 8, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Education Official record
Missouri1 law
HB2273
Modifies and establishes provisions relating to the protection of children and vulnerable persons
Enacted April 7, 2026 Effective August 28, 2026 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
Nebraska1 law
LB525
Adopt the Agricultural Data Privacy Act and the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act
Enacted April 14, 2026 Effective July 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
New Jersey3 laws
S451
Makes use of algorithmic systems to influence price and supply of residential rental units unlawful.
Enacted July 20, 2026 Effective July 1, 2027 Algorithmic Pricing Official record
S3612
Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."
Enacted July 23, 2026 Effective August 1, 2027 Algorithmic Pricing Official record
A4015
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service…
Enacted August 11, 2026 Effective September 1, 2027 AI in Social Media & Online Platforms, AI Privacy Official record
New York3 laws
S08831
Provides for the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence systems by a…
Enacted February 13, 2026 Effective December 19, 2025 AI in Government, AI in Employment Official record
S8828
Relates to transparency and safety requirements for developers of artificial intelligence models
Enacted March 27, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 Frontier or General-Purpose AI, AI Transparency Official record
A10008
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic…
Enacted May 26, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI in Social Media & Online Platforms Official record
North Carolina1 law
S257
2026 Appropriations Act.
Enacted July 7, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Education, AI in Government Official record
Ohio1 law
SB315
Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
Enacted July 7, 2026 Effective October 6, 2026 Automated Decision-Making, AI in Government Official record
Oklahoma1 law
SB 1734
Schools; creating the Oklahoma Responsible Technology in Schools Act; requiring development of guidance for…
Enacted May 12, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Education, AI Privacy Official record
Oregon2 laws
SB 1546
Relating to artificial intelligence companions.
Enacted March 31, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Liability Official record
SB1516
Relating to public safety; and declaring an emergency.
Enacted March 31, 2026 Effective March 31, 2026 AI in Law Enforcement, AI Privacy Official record
Pennsylvania1 law
HB1505
Public School Code of 1949 - omnibus amendments (Act 20 of 2026), including the policy relating to bullying…
Enacted July 12, 2026 Effective July 12, 2026 AI in Education, AI Deepfakes Official record
Rhode Island8 laws
H7349
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
Enacted June 22, 2026 Effective June 22, 2026 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
H7538
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial…
Enacted June 22, 2026 Effective June 22, 2026 AI Healthcare, AI Transparency Official record
HB7350
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS
Enacted June 22, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
S2197
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
Enacted June 22, 2026 Effective June 22, 2026 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
S2570
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial…
Enacted June 22, 2026 Effective June 22, 2026 AI Healthcare, AI Transparency Official record
SB2195
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS
Enacted June 22, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
H8060
Relating to Criminal Offenses -- Impersonation and Identity Fraud
Enacted June 23, 2026 Effective June 23, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI Likeness Official record
S3338
Relating to Criminal Offenses -- Impersonation and Identity Fraud
Enacted June 23, 2026 Effective June 23, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI Likeness Official record
South Carolina1 law
H3431
South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act
Enacted February 5, 2026 Effective February 5, 2026 AI in Social Media & Online Platforms, AI Privacy Official record
South Dakota1 law
SB41
An Act to revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution…
Enacted March 16, 2026 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
Tennessee11 laws
HB1513
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19, relative to the Transparency for Deepfakes in…
Enacted March 30, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB1624
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19, relative to the Transparency for Deepfakes in…
Enacted March 30, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB1470
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 47 and Title 63, relative to mental health.
Enacted April 6, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
SB837
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, relative to certain conditions of personhood.
Enacted April 28, 2026 Effective April 23, 2026 AI Liability Official record
HB2302
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to…
Enacted May 4, 2026 Effective April 13, 2026 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
SB1815
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
Enacted May 22, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 User-Facing AI, AI Liability Official record
HB 1455
Computers and Electronic Processing - As enacted, requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit…
Enacted May 27, 2026 Effective May 22, 2026 User-Facing AI, AI in Government Official record
HB1946
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47, relative to artificial…
Enacted May 27, 2026 Effective May 22, 2026 User-Facing AI, AI in Government Official record
SB1493
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47, relative to artificial…
Enacted May 27, 2026 Effective May 22, 2026 User-Facing AI, AI in Government Official record
SB1700
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47, relative to artificial…
Enacted May 27, 2026 Effective May 22, 2026 User-Facing AI, AI in Government Official record
SB677
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
Enacted May 27, 2026 Effective May 22, 2026 AI in Education Official record
Utah9 laws
HJR26
Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Evidence to Address Machine-Generated Evidence
Enacted March 6, 2026 Effective March 6, 2026 AI Liability, AI Transparency Official record
HB0218
Digital Skills Amendments
Enacted March 18, 2026 Effective May 6, 2026 AI in Education Official record
HB0273
Classroom Technology Amendments
Enacted March 18, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Education, AI Transparency Official record
HB0320
Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments
Enacted March 18, 2026 Effective May 6, 2026 AI in Government, Comprehensive AI Official record
HB0450
Data Privacy Amendments
Enacted March 19, 2026 Effective May 6, 2026 AI in Government, AI Privacy Official record
SB0292
Autonomous Systems Amendments
Enacted March 23, 2026 Effective May 6, 2026 Autonomous Vehicles, AI Liability Official record
HB276
Artificial Intelligence Modifications
Enacted March 24, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Intimate Images, AI Deepfakes Official record
HB289
Child Sexual Abuse Material Amendments
Enacted March 24, 2026 Effective May 6, 2026 AI CSAM Official record
SB0256
Identity Protection Modifications
Enacted March 26, 2026 Effective May 6, 2026 AI Likeness, AI Deepfakes Official record
Vermont5 laws
S0023
An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections
Enacted March 5, 2026 Effective March 5, 2026 AI in Political Advertising, AI Deepfakes Official record
H0814
An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human…
Enacted May 18, 2026 Effective May 18, 2026 AI Healthcare, AI in Government Official record
H0211
An act relating to data brokers and personal information
Enacted June 16, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 AI Privacy, AI Transparency Official record
S0071
An act relating to consumer data privacy and online surveillance
Enacted June 16, 2026 Effective January 1, 2028 AI Privacy, Automated Decision-Making Official record
H0816
An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services
Enacted June 17, 2026 Effective June 17, 2026 AI Healthcare, User-Facing AI Official record
Virginia10 laws
HB171
Internet safety; instruction to include key modern digital safety topics.
Enacted April 2, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Education Official record
HB437
Insurance; standards of conduct for public adjusters, unauthorized practice of public adjusting.
Enacted April 6, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI Transparency, AI in Insurance Official record
HB582
Autonomous truck-mounted attenuators; pilot program authorized.
Enacted April 6, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
SB320
Autonomous truck-mounted attenuators; pilot program authorized.
Enacted April 6, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
HB797
Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.
Enacted April 8, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 Comprehensive AI, AI in Government Official record
SB384
Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.
Enacted April 8, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 Comprehensive AI, AI in Government Official record
HB1124
Autonomous vehicles; work group to conduct an assessment of workforce impacts, etc.
Enacted April 13, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 Autonomous Vehicles Official record
HB1186
Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.
Enacted April 13, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Education, AI Privacy Official record
SB394
Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.
Enacted April 13, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Education, AI Privacy Official record
HB553
Department of Corrections; language access and translation services for inmates.
Enacted April 22, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI in Government Official record
Washington5 laws
SB5886
Concerning personality rights.
Enacted March 16, 2026 Effective June 11, 2026 AI Likeness, AI Deepfakes Official record
SB5395
Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process.
Enacted March 23, 2026 Effective June 11, 2026 AI in Insurance, AI Healthcare Official record
HB 1170
Informing users when content is developed or modified by artificial intelligence.
Enacted March 24, 2026 Effective February 1, 2027 AI Transparency, Frontier or General-Purpose AI Official record
HB 2225
Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
Enacted March 24, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 User-Facing AI, AI Transparency Official record
SB5105
Concerning sexually explicit depictions of minors.
Enacted March 25, 2026 Effective June 11, 2026 AI CSAM, AI Deepfakes Official record
Wyoming1 law
HB102
Protecting kids from deepfakes and exploitative images.
Enacted March 7, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 AI Deepfakes, AI CSAM Official record
Cite
AI Laws by State, “2026: the year in state AI law,” https://www.ailawsbystate.com/year-in-review/2026, 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. Until December 31 this page covers the year so far and updates as laws are enacted. 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.