Reference Resource
Every US State AI Law
in One Place
A comprehensive, regularly updated tracker of state-level AI legislation across the United States.
Updated March 25, 2026
11
Enacted laws & provisions
2
Pending bills
5
Proposed / Advisory
18
Total pieces of AI legislation tracked
State AI Legislation Tracker
Click any state name to view the full compliance breakdown. Legislation sorted by status (enacted first) then alphabetically.
| State | Law / Bill | Status | Effective Date | Key Focus | Penalty | SMB Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColoradoCO | SB 24-205 (Colorado AI Act) | Enacted | June 30, 2026 | Algorithmic Discrimination | YesUp to $20,000/violation | High |
| CaliforniaCA | AB 2013 (Training Data Transparency) | Enacted | January 1, 2026 | Training Data Transparency | YesPer CPRA framework | Medium |
| CaliforniaCA | SB 942 (AI Transparency Act) | Enacted | January 1, 2026 | AI Content Disclosure | YesPer CPRA framework | Medium |
| IllinoisIL | AI Video Interview Act | Enacted | January 1, 2020 | Employment / Hiring | YesAG enforcement | High |
| IllinoisIL | Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) | Enacted | October 3, 2008 | Biometric Data / AI Tools | Yes$1,000-$5,000/violation | High |
| New York CityNYC | Local Law 144 (AI in Hiring) | Enacted | July 5, 2023 | Employment / Hiring | Yes$500-$1,500/violation/day | High |
| TexasTX | Responsible AI Governance Act (RAIGA) | Enacted | January 1, 2026 | General AI Governance | YesDTPA enforcement | Medium |
| VirginiaVA | VCDPA (Data & AI Provisions) | Enacted | January 1, 2023 | Data Privacy / Profiling | YesUp to $7,500/violation | Medium |
| ConnecticutCT | SB 2 (AI Governance Bill) | Pending | TBD | General AI Governance | YesUnder CUTPA framework | High |
| UtahUT | AI Amendments (SB 149) | Enacted | May 1, 2024 | AI Disclosure / Consumer Protection | YesConsumer protection penalties | Medium |
| MarylandMD | Online Safety Act (AI Provisions) | Pending | TBD | Online Safety / Minors | YesTBD | Medium |
| MontanaMT | Deepfake Disclosure Law | Enacted | 2024 | Deepfakes / AI Content | YesMisdemeanor penalties | Low |
| South DakotaSD | Deepfake Disclosure Law | Enacted | 2024 | Deepfakes / Elections | YesClass 1 misdemeanor | Low |
| MinnesotaMN | Proposed AI Governance Act | Proposed | TBD | General AI Governance | No | Medium |
| VermontVT | AI Task Force / Proposed Regulation | Advisory | TBD | Government / Consumer Protection | No | Low |
| FloridaFL | Proposed AI Regulation | Proposed | TBD | Insurance / Consumer Services | No | Medium |
| MassachusettsMA | Proposed AI Legislation | Proposed | TBD | Healthcare / Finance | No | Medium |
| WashingtonWA | Proposed AI Regulation | Proposed | TBD | Employment / Technology | No | Medium |
SB 24-205 (Colorado AI Act)
AB 2013 (Training Data Transparency)
SB 942 (AI Transparency Act)
AI Video Interview Act
Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
Local Law 144 (AI in Hiring)
Responsible AI Governance Act (RAIGA)
VCDPA (Data & AI Provisions)
SB 2 (AI Governance Bill)
AI Amendments (SB 149)
Online Safety Act (AI Provisions)
Deepfake Disclosure Law
Deepfake Disclosure Law
Proposed AI Governance Act
AI Task Force / Proposed Regulation
Proposed AI Regulation
Proposed AI Legislation
Proposed AI Regulation
Methodology & Sources
This tracker catalogs state-level AI legislation, executive orders, and regulatory actions in the United States. We track enacted laws, pending bills with committee activity, and significant proposed legislation. Status classifications: “Enacted” means signed into law; “Pending” means passed at least one chamber or in active committee markup; “Proposed” means introduced but not yet advanced; “Advisory” means a government task force or study committee has been established. Sources include state legislature websites, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), and official government records.
What This Means For Your Business
Three key takeaways from the current state of US AI legislation.
Compliance is no longer optional in 11+ jurisdictions
With Colorado, California, Illinois, New York City, Virginia, Texas, Utah, and others already enforcing AI regulations, businesses operating across state lines face a patchwork of active obligations. Waiting for a “federal standard” is not a viable compliance strategy. Documented AI governance is the baseline your legal counsel and insurance carrier both expect.
The Colorado model is becoming the template
Connecticut, Minnesota, and other states are drafting AI governance bills modeled after Colorado's SB 24-205. The pattern is consistent: risk classification, impact assessments, consumer transparency, and deployer accountability. Businesses that build governance documentation aligned to the Colorado framework will be substantially prepared for whatever their home state enacts.
Your insurance carrier is already acting on this
Verisk's 2026 AI exclusion endorsements (CG 40 47, CG 40 48, CG 40 49) allow carriers to exclude AI-related claims from general liability and professional liability policies. Underwriters are evaluating whether businesses have AI governance documentation at every renewal. Regardless of your state's legislative status, the insurance market has already moved. Documented governance is your strongest argument against exclusion endorsements.
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Last updated: March 25, 2026
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