1,595 bills236 enacted52 jurisdictions with billsupdated 2026-09-08 · weekly
BillTitleStatusLast action
A09185New YorkIncludes communications generated using artificial intelligence in the definition of falsely reporting an incident in the third degree.Deepfakes & synthetic mediaCriminal justice & policingStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A08788New YorkEnacts the "facial recognition technology study act" to study privacy concerns and potential regulatory approaches to the development of facial recognition technology.Facial recognition & biometricsStudies, task forces & definitionsData privacy & training dataIntroducedJan 7, 2026A08611New YorkClarifies the right of publicity including the definitions of who and what qualifies as a digital replica; provides guidance as to digital replicas that do not violate an individual or deceased individual's right to publicity; expands the statute of limitations for an action brought for violating an individual's right to publicity.Likeness & IP (name/image/voice)Studies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026S07892New YorkDirects the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents regarding the incorporation of instruction in artificial intelligence system literacy into the school curriculum at the elementary, junior high and senior high levels; directs the board of regents to adopt guidelines if the curriculum is adopted.Education useStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026S06751New YorkExcludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.Automated employment decisionsAutonomous vehiclesInsurance & financial servicesStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A07029New YorkDirects the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents regarding the incorporation of instruction in artificial intelligence system literacy into the school curriculum at the elementary, junior high and senior high levels; directs the board of regents to adopt guidelines if the curriculum is adopted.Education useStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A06972New YorkCreates an artificial intelligence working group within the department of education for the purpose of developing guidance and a model policy on the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence in ways that benefit, and do not harm, pupils and educators.Education useGovernment use of AIStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026S06301New YorkCreates a temporary state commission to study and investigate how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation; repeals such commission.Studies, task forces & definitionsGovernment use of AIIntroducedJan 7, 2026A06180New YorkExcludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.Automated employment decisionsAutonomous vehiclesInsurance & financial servicesStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A05216New YorkRequires 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 adopt certain regulations; alters the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice to include acts performed through algorithmic decision systems.Government use of AIAlgorithmic discrimination & biasStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A04550New YorkRequires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce including but not limited to job performance, productivity, training, education requirements, privacy and security; prohibits any state entity from using artificial intelligence in any way that would result in the displacement of any currently employed worker or loss of position, including partial displacement such as a reduction in the hours of non-overtime work, wages or employment benefits, or results in the impairment of existing collective bargaining agreements.Government use of AIAutomated employment decisionsStudies, task forces & definitionsData privacy & training dataEducation useIntroducedJan 7, 2026A03930New YorkRegulates 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.Algorithmic discrimination & biasInsurance & financial servicesStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A03356New YorkEnacts the "advanced artificial intelligence licensing act"; providing for regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems (Part A); requires registration and licensing of high-risk advanced artificial intelligence systems and related provisions regarding the operation of such systems (Part B); establishes the advanced artificial intelligence ethical code of conduct (Part C); prohibits the development and operation of certain artificial intelligence systems (Part D).Generative AI & foundation modelsLiability & private right of actionStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A03265New YorkEnacts the New York artificial intelligence bill of rights to provide residents of the state with rights and protections to ensure that any system making decisions without human intervention impacting their lives do so lawfully, properly, and with meaningful oversight.Algorithmic discrimination & biasStudies, task forces & definitionsConsumer protection & disclosureIntroducedJan 7, 2026S02487New YorkEstablishes the New York artificial intelligence ethics commission.Government use of AIStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A01332New YorkCreates a state office of algorithmic innovation to set policies and standards to ensure algorithms are safe, effective, fair, and ethical, and that the state is conducive to promoting algorithmic innovation.Government use of AIStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A01205New YorkEstablishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.Government use of AIStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A01045New YorkProhibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions.Facial recognition & biometricsCriminal justice & policingStudies, task forces & definitionsLiability & private right of actionIntroducedJan 7, 2026H94MassachusettsTo ensure accountability and transparency in artificial intelligence systemsConsumer protection & disclosureStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedDec 24, 2025H77MassachusettsFostering artificial intelligence responsibilityStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedDec 24, 2025HB5388U.S. CongressAmerican Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity ActStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedDec 19, 2025HB6909U.S. CongressChina AI Threat Assessment ActStudies, task forces & definitionsGovernment use of AIIntroducedDec 18, 2025SB3557U.S. CongressStates' Right to Regulate AI ActStudies, task forces & definitionsGovernment use of AIIntroducedDec 17, 2025SB3454U.S. CongressGUARD Act of 2025 Growing University Artificial Intelligence Research for Defense Act of 2025Government use of AIStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedDec 11, 2025HB5360U.S. CongressAWARE Act AI Warnings And Resources for Education ActChild safety (incl. AI-CSAM)Consumer protection & disclosureEducation useStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedDec 11, 2025