Regulations

United States Congress

United States

Requires Federal officials to disclose content created or manipulated using generative AI with clear disclaimers. Assigns the Office of Management and Budget to establish compliance regulations. Enforces audits, reporting, and corrective actions for non-compliance. Defines relevant terms.

California

United States

Regulates companion chatbots by requiring operators to perform risk assessments and adopt child safety measures by 2027. Prohibits harmful content and requires parental controls. Mandates annual audits and reports, with enforcement by the Attorney General and civil actions for non-compliance.

New York

United States

Establishes obligations for AI developers and deployers to ensure AI systems do not cause harm, focusing on preventing algorithmic discrimination. Prohibits social scoring AI systems. Requires audits, reporting, and risk management for high-risk AI systems. Outlines remedies for violations.

Executive Office of the President

United States

Directs federal agencies to prioritize AI-enabled cyber defense, establishes an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse, develops classified benchmarking to designate "covered frontier models," and directs prioritized enforcement against AI-facilitated unauthorized computer access.

Colorado

United States

Defines "conversational artificial intelligence service" and requires operators to disclose AI use to minors and prohibit harmful content. Imposes annual reporting to the Attorney General on crisis response protocols. Prohibits false professional endorsements and provides consumer transparency guidelines from January 1, 2027.

Illinois

United States

Requires large frontier AI developers in Illinois to establish and publish a frontier AI framework addressing catastrophic risk assessment by 2028, undergo annual independent third-party audits, file an annual disclosure/registration statement, and report critical safety incidents within 72 hours; prohibits false statements about AI risk or framework compliance; establishes escalating civil penalties up to $3,000,000 per violation; and protects whistleblowers who report safety violations.

Colorado

United States

Regulates the use of automated decision-making technology (ADMT) in consequential decisions, requiring deployers to provide disclosures, facilitate consumer rights for correction and human review, and mandates record-keeping by developers. Grants the Colorado Attorney General exclusive enforcement authority, effective January 1, 2027.

Chinese central government

China

Regulates human-like interactive AI services in China, requiring compliance with security, data protection, and ethical standards. Assigns oversight responsibilities to cybersecurity departments. Encourages indigenous technological innovation while imposing strict content controls, especially regarding minors and national security.

Idaho

United States

Establishes operator obligations for conversational AI, such as disclosing AI nature, restricting inappropriate content for minors, and providing crisis resources. Imposes penalties for violations, with enforcement by the attorney general, effective July 1, 2027.

California

United States

Regulates autonomous vehicles in California by setting safety and operational standards, requiring human operators for large vehicles, mandating insurance, testing, and data storage. Instructs the Department of Motor Vehicles to adopt relevant regulations and issue reports on safety, employment, and environmental impacts.

New York

United States

Establishes the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, requiring large frontier AI developers to publish AI frameworks, report critical incidents, and disclose catastrophic risks. Directs the Office within the Department of Financial Services to oversee compliance and reporting.

Washington

United States

Requires AI companion chatbots to disclose non-human nature, prevent claims of being human, and prohibit sexually explicit content with minors. Implements protocols for crisis detection and response. Establishes consumer protection measures against deceptive practices, effective January 1, 2027.

Executive Office of the President

United States

Establishes protections for children accessing AI, requiring robust parental controls and privacy measures. Supports AI infrastructure while safeguarding communities and small businesses. Ensures intellectual property rights and free speech protections. Promotes innovation without new regulatory bodies. Preempts state AI laws to maintain federal standards.

South Carolina

United States

Regulates chatbots by requiring age verification for restricted features, mandates parental consent for minors, and ensures chatbots cannot prioritize engagement over user wellbeing. Obligates operators to report incidents affecting user safety. Authorizes enforcement by the Attorney General.

Minnesota

United States

Prohibits chatbots in Minnesota from providing unlicensed medical or legal advice. Requires chatbot proprietors to notify users of AI interaction. Obligates companion chatbot proprietors to prevent self-harm, especially with minors, and mandates liability for non-compliance. Effective August 1, 2026.

California

United States

Prohibits persons from distributing, recommending, or using pricing algorithms — including those derived from machine learning or other AI techniques — that process competitor data to coordinate prices or commercial terms among competitors in the same market with exceptions for credit score tools, and authorizes civil enforcement including penalties of up to $25,000 per violation.

Florida

United States

Restricts contracts with foreign entities for AI technology, mandates rights for Florida residents regarding AI use, including transparency and data protection, and regulates companion chatbots’ interaction with minors. Establishes penalties for violations. Creates "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights."

Washington

United States

Authorizes the Washington State Department of Commerce to establish the Spark Act grant program, promoting innovative AI economic development. Prioritizes ethical AI use, safety, and statewide impact. Tasks the Attorney General's office with supporting an AI task force to recommend AI-related guidelines and legislation. Defines "artificial intelligence."

Federal government

United States

Establishes the Economy of the Future Commission to develop legislative recommendations addressing economic changes from AI adoption. Tasks include evaluating AI's impact on workforce, education, and safety, and proposing standards, industry partnerships, and research strategies. Requires interim and final reports.

New Jersey

United States

Requires entities to notify consumers if interacting with generative AI in trade. Defines unlawful practice under consumer fraud laws. Specifies generative AI as technology simulating human communication. Penalizes non-compliance with fines and potential legal actions by the Attorney General.

New Jersey

United States

Requires operators of AI companions to notify users that they are not communicating with a human at the start and every three hours during interactions. Imposes a $15,000 civil penalty per violation. Defines AI companion and operator terms.

New York

United States

Amends New York law to require owners, licensees, or operators of generative AI systems to display notices warning of possible inaccuracies in outputs. Imposes a civil penalty up to $1,000 per violation for non-compliance.

Utah

United States

Prohibits driverless vehicles in an on-demand autonomous network from transporting unaccompanied minors under eight or requiring child restraint. Requires parental waiver, emergency contacts, safety compliance, and video monitoring, retaining data for investigations and ensuring safe receipt by an adult.

Executive Office of the President

United States

Promotes AI security by securing the AI technology stack, implementing AI-enabled cyber tools, adopting agentic AI for defense, and ensuring global stability through cyber diplomacy. Encourages innovation in AI security and frustrates foreign platforms that censor and surveil.

Utah

United States

Requires large frontier developers in Utah to publish public safety and child protection plans, detailing risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Prohibits misleading statements about risk management. Mandates safety incident reporting and establishes penalties for non-compliance. Creates whistleblower protections.

Utah

United States

Enacts the AI Transparency Act, requiring large frontier developers to implement and publish public safety and child protection plans addressing AI-related risks. Mandates reporting of AI safety incidents and prohibits misleading statements about risk management. Establishes whistleblower protections. Effective May 6, 2026.

New York

United States

Establishes a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer to regulate AI use in New York, developing policies, oversight, risk management, and governance standards. Creates an advisory committee to support AI policy development and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

California

United States

Requires AI technology providers to display consumer warnings for digital replicas by 2026. Penalizes noncompliance. Directs courts to evaluate AI's impact on evidence by 2027. Expands penalties for impersonation using digital replicas. Integrates amendments with Senate Bill 683.

California

United States

Regulates employers' use of automated decision systems (ADS) in workplaces for employment-related decisions, requiring notice and human oversight. Prohibits retaliation against workers exercising rights. Enforces compliance through the Labor Commissioner and allows civil penalties for violations.

Virginia

United States

Regulates mental health providers' use of AI for administrative and supplementary support, requiring disclosure and patient consent. Prohibits AI in making therapeutic decisions, direct client interaction, and generating recommendations without approval. Imposes penalties for noncompliance.

Private-sector companies

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Establishes a framework for managing catastrophic AI risks, recommending industry-wide safety measures. Requires Risk Reports and Frontier Safety Roadmaps to inform AI development. Outlines governance commitments, including the role of the Responsible Scaling Officer and procedures for internal and external reviews.

New York

United States

Requires developers of generative AI models, by January 2027, to publicly document on their websites detailed information about training datasets, including sources, contents, and any modifications. Exempts models for aircraft operation and national security purposes from this requirement.

Washington

United States

Regulates high-risk AI systems, requiring developers to disclose risks and provide documentation. Obligates deployers to implement risk management and complete impact assessments. Establishes consumer protections against algorithmic discrimination and mandates transparency in consequential decisions. Effective January 1, 2027.

United States Congress

United States

Requires individuals using copyrighted works in generative AI models to notify the Register of Copyrights. Enforces civil penalties for non-compliance. Directs the Register to create a public database of notices and issue filing regulations.

Washington

United States

Prohibits surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for grocery goods. Establishes a four-year moratorium on electronic shelf label systems in large retail locations until January 1, 2030. Requires the department to study its impact by June 30, 2029.

Washington

United States

Requires employers intending to use AI for employee performance evaluation to notify employees in writing 30 days prior to implementation. Tasks the Department of Labor and Industries with enforcement, investigation, and issuing penalties for non-compliance.

Maryland

United States

Regulates companion chatbots, requiring operators to prevent content on self-harm and explicit conduct. Mandates protocol publication, user warnings, and annual reporting to the Office of Suicide Prevention. Defines violations as unfair trade practices, enforceable under Title 13.

United States Congress

United States

Authorize the Director of the NSF to award grants for AI literacy programs targeting marginalized communities. Require federal agencies to report to Congress on enhancing AI literacy for education, workforce development, and business competitiveness, focusing on national security and competitiveness.

United States Congress

United States

Instructs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement AI and data analytics to detect irregularities in disability claims. Requires human review of AI findings. Ensures respect for due process and privacy protections. Coordinates oversight with Inspector General and GAO.

United States Congress

United States

Directs the Administrator to collaborate on unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility research, including UTM and autonomous capabilities. Requires periodic briefings to Congress on progress. Prohibits procurement from certain foreign entities with possible exceptions for national interest.

United States Congress

United States

Instructs the Secretary of Defense to establish regional defense technology hubs, focusing on AI and emerging technologies. Authorizes grants, ensures strict cybersecurity measures, and mandates annual progress reports. Aligns with existing defense innovation efforts like DARPA and DIU.

United States Congress

United States

Instructs the Secretary of Commerce to study AI's impacts on telecommunications security, including its improvement uses and risks. Requires collaboration with the FCC and industry stakeholders, and mandates a report to Congress with potential legislative recommendations.

Washington

United States

Requires developers of generative AI systems to publicly disclose data used for training by 2027. Exempts systems for security, military, or defense purposes. Aligns with state-of-the-art standards, respecting intellectual property. Classifies violations as unfair trade practices under consumer protection laws.

United States Congress

United States

Requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to mandate monthly incident reports from autonomous vehicle operators detailing unplanned stoppages and collisions. Directs the administrator to publish these reports online. Limits data collection to non-personal information when Level 2 systems are engaged.

Georgia

United States

Amends Georgia's election laws to prohibit fraudulent election interference using materially deceptive AI media within 90 days of an election. Requires AI-generated campaign ads to disclose AI use. Establishes penalties for violations and authorizes investigations by the Attorney General.

California

United States

Amends regulations for companion chatbots, requiring operators to notify users of AI nature, prevent harmful content, publish safety protocols, and ensure disclosures and break reminders for minors while restricting sexually explicit material in interactions with minors.

California

United States

Regulates the use of AI for utilization review and management by health care service plans and disability insurers. Ensures AI tools base decisions on individual clinical circumstances, do not replace provider judgment, and are open for audit. Prohibits AI from denying care based on medical necessity without human oversight.

California

United States

Requires health care plans and insurers to report claims that use AI, detailing processed and denied claims, costs, and demographic categories. Directs public website postings and allows regulatory rules on forms and content, ensuring privacy protections.

United States Congress

United States

Requires companion AI chatbots to implement age verification measures, affiliate minor accounts with verified parental accounts, and block minors from sexually explicit content. Mandates monitoring for suicidal ideation, and obligates FTC enforcement. Establishes a safe harbor for compliance.

United States Congress

United States

Instructs the Small Business Administration to create and maintain AI educational resources for small businesses, ensuring accuracy and stakeholder collaboration. Requires an advisory group, emphasizing comprehensibility and impartiality concerning AI tools.

Arizona

United States

Regulates operators of conversational AI services to notify minors of AI interactions, prevent sexual content, and provide privacy tools. Requires disclosure of AI nature to prevent users from believing it's human. Imposes penalties for violations, enforceable by the Attorney General. Effective September 30, 2027.

United States Congress

United States

Require covered agencies to establish civil rights offices focused on AI-related bias and discrimination. Mandate reporting on algorithmic harms every two years. Instruct the DOJ Civil Rights Division to form an interagency working group on AI and civil rights.

United States Congress

United States

Requires the Secretary of State to assess risks from foreign adversaries using generative AI maliciously. Instructs annual reporting on AI-based threats, including synthetic media, cyber operations, and weapons development. Recommends ways to mitigate these AI-related national security risks.

United States Congress

United States

Instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study AI strategies to improve healthcare administration and data security. Evaluates AI applications in reducing administrative burdens and enhancing cybersecurity. Requires reporting to Congress on findings, recommendations, and policy options.

United States Congress

United States

Amends U.S. law to allow individuals depicted in intimate digital forgeries to sue creators or distributors. Includes provisions for damages, punitive relief, and privacy protection for plaintiffs. Clarifies that federal, state, and tribal laws remain applicable.

United States Congress

United States

Establishes U.S. policy to maintain AI dominance, promote U.S. AI technology globally, and counter Chinese influence. Instructs the Secretary of Commerce to facilitate AI exports and develop security measures. Initiates studies and reports on AI export success and global deployment impacts.

New York

United States

Regulates operators of AI companions to include protocols for addressing suicidal, physical, and financial harm. Requires operators to notify users of AI nature in interactions. Allows individuals harmed through AI violations to seek legal action for damages.

United States Congress

United States

Amends the Small Business Act to require small business development centers to assist small businesses in evaluating AI. Provides guidance on AI use for operations, such as cybersecurity and data protection. Defines "artificial intelligence" per existing legislation.

Ohio

United States

Requires Ohio state agencies to ensure AI solution governance encompasses ethical considerations, security, and privacy. Instructs the AI Council to oversee generative AI implementations, manage data governance, and provide training. Mandates public disclosure of AI use and human verification of AI decisions.

Texas

United States

Establishes the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act to regulate AI systems. Prohibits certain manipulative behaviors and uses of biometric data by AI systems. Requires consumer disclosure when interacting with AI. Creates the Texas Artificial Intelligence Council for oversight and recommendations. Establishes a regulatory sandbox program for innovative AI systems. Enforces compliance through the Attorney General.