AI Legislative Update: April 24, 2026
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AI bill action this week
This week: Three AI bills remain in play in Arizona as the legislature approaches adjournment on Saturday, April 25. California takes up dozens of AI bills in earnest as committee hearings move into high gear in Sacramento. Tennessee lawmakers have one more day to pass three AI bills, and Maryland electeds passed four AI bills before heading home.
Alabama: Prior to adjourning, Alabama lawmakers passed SB 63, which was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 17. The new law will regulate the use of artificial intelligence in determinations of coverage by health care plans.
Hawaii: Three AI-related bills have been approved and now are in reconciliation. HB 1782 establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems. SB 3001 requires AI operators to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users, develop protocols to prevent the production of suicidal ideations. HB 2137 is an AI deepfake bill that prohibits certain harmful uses of digital imitations, and requires the disclosure of the use of synthetic performers in advertising.
Maryland: Maryland lawmakers adjourned on April 13 but sent four AI-related bills to Gov. Wes Moore:
HB 895 would prohibit food retailers and delivery services from using personal data to set a price.
SB 8 is a deepfake protection bill.
SB 720 would require the State Department of Education to provide guidance on artificial intelligence to local school systems.
SB 141 deals with deepfakes in political campaign materials.
Nebraska: Lawmakers adjourned April 17, but not before passing a version of LB 1185, the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act. LB 1185 was attached to the popular Agricultural Data Privacy Act (LB 525), and the whole package was approved 49-0 on April 10. Gov. Jim Pillen signed it into law on April 17.
Tennessee: Lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn on Friday, April 24, and it’s coming down to the wire on a few AI bills.
SB 1700 enacts the Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act, a chatbot safety and data privacy measure. (Sen. Akbari) Approved by full Senate on April 14, and by the full House on April 21.
HB 1946 and SB 1700 enact the Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act. The House version was abandoned in favor of the Senate bill, which was approved by the Senate 31-0 on April 14 and by the House, 90-0, on April 21.
HB 849 and SB 837 are companion bills that address the question of AI personhood. HB 849 gave way to SB 837, which was approved by the full Senate on April 6 on a 26-6 vote. 837 moved to the House and received quick action, approved 93-2 on April 8. Sent to Gov. Lee on April 15.
alabama
Alabama’s legislature adjourned sine die on April 9.
On Feb. 12, state legislators approved JR 51, which creates an AI and Children’s Internet Safety Study Commission. (Rep. Ben Robbins)
Alabama lawmakers also passed SB 63, which was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 17. The new law will regulate the use of artificial intelligence in determinations of coverage by health care plans.
Arizona
Adjournment is scheduled for this coming Saturday, April 25.
Three AI-related bills remain in play:
HB 2133, which would amend the state’s existing statute on the unlawful disclosure of images depicting states of nudity or specific sexual activities. The law would expand to include the “synthetic depiction” of images not allowed under the existing statute. Approved by the House on Feb. 23, approved by the Senate on April 8, now in reconciliation. (Rep. Kupper)
SB 1786 concerns the required inclusion of provenance data in video, image, or audio created or altered by generative AI. Approved by full Senate on March 3, approved by full House on April 15, now in reconciliation. (Sen. Petersen)
HB 2592 would require every state agency to identify opportunities to implement AI systems that reduce administrative burdens, and eliminate regulations that restrict the adoption of AI systems. Passed by the full House on Feb. 25, passed by the full Senate on April 14. Now in reconciliation process. (Rep. Wilmeth)
Arizona bills that crossed over but stalled in late March:
HB 2311 is a kids chatbot safety bill, approved by the full House on Feb. 24, passed its second reading with the Senate on March 9. Senate ATT Committee recommends “Do pass,” March 17. Senate majority and minority caucus both advised: Do pass, on March 24, but the bill has since stalled. (Rep. Rivero)
HB 2371 concerns the use of AI-assisted arbitration in divorce proceedings. Passed out of the Rules Committee Feb. 16, approved in a full House vote on March 10. Approved in Senate committees but has stalled since March 30. (Rep. Martinez)
HB 4005 would require each school district to offer instruction on the ethical, moral, and educational uses of AI. Approved by the House, 31-25, on March 3. Senate majority and minority caucus: Do pass, March 31. The bill has since stalled. (Rep. Kupper)
California
AI-related bills are being heard in committees this month:
AB 1159 would apply the state’s existing student privacy protections (under KOPIPA and ELPIPA) to digital operators with knowledge that the site, service, app, etc, is used for and marketed for school purposes. Approved by Assembly on Jan. 26, sent to Senate Rules Committee. (Asm. Addis)
AB 1609 concerns customer service chatbots. Approved by P&CP, sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Zbur)
AB 1651 relates to the use of AI in the development or administration of the State Bar exam. Full Assembly approval 68-0 on April 16, sent to the Senate. (Asm. Dixon)
AB 1883 is a similar workplace surveillance bill. Passed by Committee on Privacy & Consumer Protection on April 20, sent to Appropriations. (Asm. Bryan)
AB 1898 would require an employer to provide a written notice to an employee that a workplace AI tool was used to assist the employer in making employment-related decisions or to surveil the workplace. Approved by Com. on P & CP, on March 25, sent to Judiciary Committee. (Asm. Schultz)
AB 1979 concerns the use of AI in healthcare services. Approved by P & CP and sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Bonta)
AB 1988, the Preventing AI User Self Endangerment (PAUSE) Act concerns AI chatbot safety. Approved by Health Cmtee and sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Pellerin)
AB 2023 and SB 1119 are bills concerning chatbots and children’s safety. AB 2023 was approved by the Committee on Privacy & Consumer Protection on April 21, sent to Assembly Appropriations. Senate version referred April 21 to Senate Appropriations. (Asm. Bauer-Kahan, Asm. Wicks, Sen. Padilla)
AB 2025 is a real estate AI disclosure bill that would require the disclosure of AI used to digitally alter any promotional materials regarding the sale of real property. Approved by Committee on P & CP on March 20, sent to Appropriations. (Asm. Pellerin)
AB 2027 would prohibit an employer from using a worker’s personal information to train an AI system to replicate or replace a worker’s job, and prohibits the selling of a worker’s personal information to a third party for the purpose of training an AI system to replicate, automate, or replace a worker’s job. Approved by P & CP and sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Ward)
AB 2071 would require digital health to be taught as part of existing courses in health education in California schools. Assigned to Education Committee on March 2. (Asm. Hoover)
AB 2148 would explicitly state that a public school employee and a contractor providing services in a public school specifically means a natural person. Approved by Education Cmtee, sent to Appropriations on April 13, ordered to third reading on April 20. (Asm. Muratsuchi, Asm. Hoover)
AB 2169 amends the CCPA to require AI model deployers/operators to allow a consumer to request a copy of the consumer’s personal information, contextual data, and social graph and would require the social media company or model operator to respond to that request within five business days. Referred to Committee on Privacy & Consumer Protection; approved on March 22 and sent to Appropriations. (Asm. Lowenthal)
AB 2575 concerns the use of AI in health care. Committee on L&E approved 11-1 on April 8. Approved by P & CP, sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Ortega)
AB 2653, the Sweat-free AI Code of Conduct, would require all state AI contractors to certify that nothing furnished to the state has been laundered or produced by certain types of labor, including sweatshop labor and forced labor. Approved by two Assembly committees and sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Lee)
AB 2713 adjusts the existing California AI Transparency Act. The Act currently requires a large online platform to provide a user interface that, among other things, makes certain information clearly and conspicuously available to users. The act requires that information to include whether provenance data or digital signatures are available. This bill would instead require that information to include whether provenance data or digital signatures are embedded into, attached to, or otherwise associated with the content. Approved 15-0 by P & CP, ordered to third House reading on April 22. (Asm. Wicks)
SB 300 would strengthen existing laws regarding chatbots, by requiring companion chatbot operators to prevent its chatbot products from producing or facilitating the exchange of any sexually explicit material or proposing sexually explicit content. Approved by full Senate, 38-0, on Jan. 26, now with House. (Sen. Padilla)
SB 574, Sen. Umberg’s bill from 2025, was amended and re-referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill would establish protections and standards for attorneys licensed by the state, with regard to their use of AI. Approved by Senate on Jan. 29, sent to Assembly.
SB 719 would amend an existing law that requires the Department of Technology to submit an annual report to the legislature with an inventory of all high-risk automated decision systems used by state agencies. Approved by Senate on third reading on Jan. 26, sent to Assembly. (Sen. Cabaldon)
SB 813, Sen. McNerney’s bill from 2025, was revived and re-referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill would establish a California AI Standards and Safety Commission. Approved by Senate, 31-7, in Jan. 27 vote, sent to Assembly.
SB 867 would prohibit the inclusion of companion chatbots in toys. Approved by Committee on Privacy, Digital Tech, and Consumer Protection on April 7, sent to Appropriations, placed on suspense April 20. (Sen. Padilla, et al)
SB 903 concerns the use of AI and the transcription of patient information in professional mental health therapy. Now with Senate Rules Committee, hearing set for April 13. (Sen. Padilla, Sen. Rubio)
SB 928 is a bill concerning the protection of California State University employees from the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Specifies that CSU instructors must be human, not AI. Approved by Senate Education Committee on April 15, ordered to consent calendar April 16. (Sen. Cervantes)
SB 947 This bill would establish worker protections regarding the use of AI and automated decision systems (ADS). Sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Sen. McNerney, Sen. Reyes)
SB 951, is a ditigal displacement notice bill, requiring 90-day notice from certain covered employers before any technological displacement affecting 25% or more of the workforce. Approved by Labor Cmtee on April 8, by Privacy & Digital Tech on April 21, sent to Appropriations. (Sen. Reyes)
SB 1000 modifies existing law regarding AI disclosure and provenance data. Referred to Senate Committee on Privacy, Feb. 18. Approved by Cmtee on Privacy on April 13, sent to Appropriations, hearing set April 27. (Sen. Becker)
SB 1015 expands existing law regarding contact with a minor with intent, to include threats or extortion induced through the use of AI-generated deepfake images. Approved by Public Safety Committee on April 8, sent to Appropriations. (Sen. Strickland)
SB 1050 would require disclosure about the use of AI in advertisements. Senate Privacy approved April 7, approved by Judiciary and sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Sen. Ashby)
SB 1104 is a data broker registration bill. Approved by Privacy Cmtee on April 22, sent to Appropriations. (Sen. Cabaldon)
SB 1111 concerns AI and digital replicas. Existing law prohibits the false impersonation of another person with the intent to steal or defraud. This bill would clarify that false impersonation includes the use of a digital replica with the intent to impersonate another. Approved by Public Safety Cmtee on April 22. (Sen. Ashby)
SB 1119, a chatbot safety bill, companion to AB 2023, see under AB 2023 above. Approved by Senate Judiciary, referred to Appropriations on April 21.
SB 1142, the Digital Dignity Act, would clarify that false impersonation includes the use of a digital replica with the intent to impersonate another for purposes of prescribed criminal provisions. The Act would require an AI product, service, internet website, or application to implement and maintain a mechanism by which users can revoke access to their digital replica created by other people using the large online platform’s generative AI tool at any time. Referred to Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. Approved 12-0 by Judiciary Cmtee on April 22 and sent to Appropriations. (Sen. Becker)
SB 1146 adds artificial intelligence provisions to existing false advertising law around health-related consumer products. Assigned to both Judiciary and Privacy/Digital Tech committees. Passed by Senate Privacy/Digital Tech Cmtee on April 7, passed by Judiciary Cmtee on April 15, set for Appropriations hearing April 27. (Sen. Gonzalez)
SB 1159 would specify that, for purposes of the California Public Records Act and other open meeting acts, “person,” “interested person,” “participant,” “member of the public,” and any other similar terms do not include artificial intelligence systems, autonomous agents, robots, or other nonhuman entities, whether physical or digital. Passed by Senate Judiciary Cmtee on March 24, passed by Privacy Cmtee on April 7, ordered to third reading on April 8. (Sen. Cabaldon)
SB 1181 is a bill concerning legislation to protect the mental health, safety, and well-being of children and adolescents in California by addressing the growing impact artificial intelligence and digital technologies have on youths’ mental health development. Referred to Cmtees on EM and ED on April 8. (Sen. Hurtado)
SB 1217 would require the California Department of Justice to establish the Nonconsensual Intimate Image Clearinghouse to allow individuals who were exploited in California to submit a request for the removal of nonconsensual intimate images from covered platforms. Public Safety approved on April 22, sent to Appropriations. (Sen. Grove)
Colorado
Colorado adjourns May 13. AI-related bills in play and moving:
HB 1263, a chatbot safety bill, includes standard notification requirement, with parental access tools, ban on sexually explicit/emotional dependence content, and prohibition on gamifying engagement. Affects minors (under 18) only. Assigned to House Business Affairs & Labor Committee on Feb. 19, approved out of committee on March 26, scheduled for full House floor hearing April 9, passed House third reading on April 21. (Sen. Camacho, et al)
HB 1210 concerns limitations on the use of intimate personal data to make inferences that affect a person’s financial position. Still with Business Affairs & Labor Committee. Approved by full House on March 27, approved by Senate Business, Labor & Tech Cmtee on April 21 and sent to the Senate committee of the whole. (Rep. Bacon, et al., 25 co-sponsors total)
HB 1195 is concerned with the use of AI related to psychotherapy services. Approved by committee March 4, passed House third reading on April 16. (Rep. Mabrey, et al)
HB 1139 deals with the use of AI in health care. Approved by committee March 4, House third reading passed on March 16. (Rep. Joseph, Rep. Lieder)
Bills introduced but languishing:
SB 102 concerns measures to ensure accountability for large-load data centers. Remains with Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy. (Sen. Kipp, Rep. Brown)
HB 1030 concerns the facilitation of data center development and utilization of utility resources. Remains with Energy & Environment committee. (Rep. Duran, Rep. Valdez, Sen. Mullica)
Connecticut
The legislature is scheduled to adjourn on May 6. AI-related bills include:
SB 5 establishes requirements concerning AI systems, including the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Policy Office to be overseen by an Artificial Intelligence Policy Director, an Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program, and other programs. Approved by the Senate on April 21 and sent to the House.
SB 86 is concerned with innovations and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Public hearing on March 4, Joint Favorable Substitute vote approved 20-1 on March 16, filed with Legislative Commissioner’s Office on March 17.
SB 435 would establish various requirements concerning the use of automated employment-related decision systems and artificial intelligence technologies. Public hearing March 10, filed with Legislative Commissioner’s Office March 19,
favorable report, tabled for the Senate calendar, April 20.HB 5342 would prohibit distribution of certain deceptive synthetic media within the ninety-day period preceding an election or primary. Public hearing March 4, filed with Legislative Commissioner’s Office March 23, tabled for the House calendar on April 20.
Florida
The Florida legislature adjourned sine die on March 13. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ AI Bill of Rights (filed as SB 482 by Sen. Tom Leek), which was approved by the Senate on March 4, died after the House declined to act on the bill.
No other AI-related bills were approved by Florida legislators this year.
Georgia
Georgia’s legislature adjourned on April 6. Of the seven AI-related bills under consideration this year, two were approved and sent to the governor:
SB 540 is a chatbot disclosure and child safety bill, requiring notification of AI nature, steps to limits certain actions by minors, provide privacy tools, and protocols for response to suicidal ideation or self-harm. Passed by the Senate on March 6, approved by the House on March 25. Senate agreed to House reconciliation version on March 27.(Sen. Anavitarte, et al)
SB 444 is a bill that prohibits decisions regarding insurance coverage of healthcare decisions from being based solely on AI systems of software tools. Adopted by the Senate on Feb. 11, passed by the House on March 19. Senate agreed to House amendments on March 25. (Sen. Kirtkpatrick, et al.)
SR 789, Senate Resolution to create a Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence. Full Senate approval given March 31. As a Senate Resolution, no further action is necessary.
Hawaii
Scheduled to adjourn on May 8. Of Hawaii’s six AI-related bills introduced, three have been approved by both chambers and are now in reconciliation:
HB 1782 establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services. The bill passed the House on Tuesday, March 10, and passed the Senate on April 14. Now in reconciliation. (Rep. La Chica, et al)
SB 3001 requires AI operators to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users, develop protocols to prevent the production of suicidal ideations in account holders and users, establish protections for minor account holders of conversational artificial intelligence services. Passed by the Senate on March 10, approved by the House on April 14, now in reconciliation. (Sen. Keohokalole, et al)
HB 2137 is an AI deepfake bill that prohibits certain harmful uses of digital imitations, and requires the disclosure of the use of synthetic performers in advertising. Passed by the House on March 10, passed by the Senate on April 14, now in reconciliation. (Rep. Lee, et al)
Idaho
Idaho adjourned sine die on April 2. Lawmakers approved four AI-related bills and all four will take effect on July 1, 2026.
SB 1227 establishes provisions around the use of Gen AI in public education. Approved by Senate, 26-8-1, on Feb. 2. Approved by the House, 62-6, on March 12. Concurrence work resulted in agreement on March 17. This law has been enacted and will be effective on July 1, 2026.
HB 542 would establish the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act. Passed by the House, 62-7, on Feb. 9. Passed by Senate, 21-14, on March 20, returned to House for concurrence. Final House approval given on March 25. This bill was signed by Gov. Little on April 2, and will be effective on July 1, 2026. (Rep. Skaug, et al)
SB 1297 establishes the Conversational AI Safety Act, a chatbot safety bill. Approved by full Senate on March 19, approved by the House on March 30. This law has been enacted and will be effective on July 1, 2026. (Rep. Green)
HB 727 amends existing law to include synthetic media in the definition of video voyeurism. Passed by the full House, 68-0-2, on March 3 and sent to the Senate State Affairs Committee. Approved by committee and filed for third reading in the Senate on March 12, retained on Calendar on March 17. This bill was approved by the full House and Senate on March 24, and was signed by Gov. Little on March 25. Effective on July 1, 2026.
ILLINOIS
There are more than 50 AI-related bills now in play. We have a full subject-sorted guide to the AI bills currently active in the Senate here.
Indiana
Indiana’s legislature adjourned on Feb. 27. No significant AI-related bills were approved.
iowa
Iowa lawmakers were scheduled to adjourn on April 21 but they sailed past that date and continued working through the week. There are budget issues to deal with. Full report on the holdup from the Iowa Capitol Dispatch.
AI-related bills in play include:
SF 2417 is a chatbot safety bill establishing requirements and guidelines for conversational AI services. Approved by the Senate on Feb. 24, approved by the House on April 15, now in reconciliation.
HF 2507 is a chatbot safety bill (companion to SF 2417). Placed on calendar under unfinished business on March 19, withdrawn by sponsor on April 15.
HF 2635 is an AI healthcare bill relating to insurers, utilization review, and artificial intelligence. Approved by the House on March 3, approved by the Senate on March 4. Concurrence still ongoing.
Bills no longer active:
HSB 294 concerns artificial intelligence, including the use of artificial intelligence to create materials related to elections and protections in interactions with artificial intelligence systems. The bill was approved by the House Committee on Economic Growth and Technology, 18-3, on March 6, but has since stalled.
HF 2204 is a chatbot safety bill, including required protocols, limitations on data collection, and requirements for minors to interact with artificial intelligence companions and therapeutic chatbots. Referred to Economic Growth Committee on Jan. 29, stalled there. (Rep. Wichtendahl)
HF 2715 is a chatbot safety bill, including deployer requirements and interactions with minors. Introduced Feb. 24. Stalled.
SSB 3013 would declare that the output of an AI system is owned by the individual who prompted that system. Renumbered as SF 2199, it was approved by committee on Feb. 4 and placed on calendar under unfinished business on March 19. Stalled.
HF2691 is a companion to SF 2199, re the ownership of AI output. Placed on calendar under unfinished business on March 19. Stalled.
HSB 766 concerns the licensure of artificial intelligence augmented and autonomous service providers. Approved by House Appropriations Subcommittee on March 24, it then stalled.
SF 2415 concerns the mental health of users of an artificial intelligence chatbot. Referred to Senate Technology Committee, Feb. 24. Stalled. (Sen. Bennett)
Kansas
Kansas lawmakers adjourned sine die on April 11. These AI-related laws were approved and enacted by Gov. Laura Kelly:
HB 2518 revises the existing breach of privacy law in circumstances where the offender is 18 or older, and the victim is 13 or younger. Approved by House on Feb. 18 on a 124-0 vote. Approved by the Senate on a 40-0 vote, March 19. Final passage on April 3, signed by Gov. Kelly on April 9.
HB 2537 increases the penalties for sexual extortion when the offender is 18 or older and the victim is under 18. Approved by the House, 124-0, on Feb. 18. Senate gave final passage on a 40-0 vote on March 19. Signed by Gov. Kelly on April 6.
HB 2183 was approved by the legislature on Jan. 27. Gov. Kelly signed it into law on Feb. 6. The new law modifies elements of existing child exploitation statutes regarding the use of AI-generated or modified images.
Kentucky
Kentucky lawmakers adjourned sine die on April 15. Of the six AI-related bills introduced, two received strong House support but died in the Senate:
HB 227 would require social media companies to verify user age and prohibit the use of addictive algorithms for minors. The bill received strong support and 96-0 approval by the House on March 9, but died in the Senate in early April. (Rep. Lockett, et al)
HB 641 and HB 455 concern the use of AI mental health therapy chatbots. HB 641 died in committee, while HB 455 (Rep. Banta et al) was approved by the House, 88-7, on Feb. 23 but died in the Senate.
Louisiana
This year’s session runs through June 1. Bills in play:
HB 119, concerning unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence. Approved by Criminal Justice Committee, 12-0, on March 18. Approved by full House, 101-1, on March 30. On third reading and final passage with Senate as of April 20. (Rep. Fontenot)
HB 197, concerning the use of AI by health care providers. Referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare on March 9. (Rep. Domangue)
HB 230 would require the disclosure of AI content. Referred to the Commerce Committee on March 9. (Rep. Bayham)
HB 369 would require the disclosure of the use of AI in campaign telephone communications. Approved by the House on April 14, now with Senate Cmtee on Govt Affairs. (Rep. Bayham)
HB 459 relates to the use of AI in political campaigns. Approved by House Govt Affairs, 12-0, on April 1. Returned to House calendar on April 9. (Rep. Landry)
HB 475 would require a medical patient’s consent prior to recording a medical visit. Approved 97-0 by the House on April 14, now with Senate Cmtee on Health and Welfare. (Rep. Berault)
HB 1184, would prohibit public contracts with entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries for the provision of artificial intelligence technology. With Appropriations Cmtee as of April 1. (Rep. Carlson)
HB 1188, a kids chatbot safety bill, now with Commerce Cmtee as of April 1. (Rep. Carlson)
SB 386, would require social media platforms to allow users to opt out of providing personal information. Approved 36-0 by Senate on April 8, now with House Commerce Cmtee. (Sen. Connick)
SB 474, the Protecting Louisiana’s Infrastructure from AI Risk Act. On third reading and final passage in the Senate as of April 21. (Sen. Miller)
Maine
Maine lawmakers adjourned sine die on April 14. Of the two AI-related bills alive and moving toward passage at session’s end, one survived and one did not:
LD 2082 would regulate the use of AI in providing certain mental health services. Approved by both the House and Senate on April 7, approved in concurrence on April 8. Now awaiting governor’s signature.(Sen. Kuhn, Sen. Pierce.)
Did not survive:
LD 2162, would regulate and prevent child access to AI chatbots with human-like features and companion interfaces. Approved by the House on April 7, approved by the Senate on April 9 but the bill did not survive the reconciliation process. (Rep. Gramlich, et al.)
Maryland
Maryland lawmakers adjourned on April 13. These four AI-related bills were given final approval and sent to Gov. Wes Moore:
HB 895 is an AI dynamic pricing bill that would prohibit a food retailer and a third-party delivery service provider from engaging in using consumer personal data to set a price for consumer goods or services. Passed the House on March 21, passed the Senate on April 10, final concurrence approved on April 11. Now with the governor.
SB 8 is a deepfake protection bill. Passed by the Senate on third reading, 45-0, on March 19. Approved by the House on April 10, and in concurrence by the Senate on April 10. Now with the governor. (Sen. Hester, et al.)
SB 720 would require the State Department of Education to provide guidance on artificial intelligence to local school systems. Passed by Senate on March 20, passed by House on April 13. Final reconciliation passage on April 13, now with governor.
SB 141 deals with deepfakes in political campaign materials. Approved 44-0 by the Senate on Feb. 12, by the House on April 10, and in reconciliation on April 14. Now with the governor. (Sen. Hester.)
Massachusetts
Several AI-related bills are in play:
S 243 and S 264 are separate AI disclosure bills that require consumer notification for software or computer program that simulates human conversation or chatter through text or voice interactions.
S 994 concerns algorithmic rent setting. New draft in the Senate as of March 12. (Sen. Friedman)
S 2632 concerns the use of AI in healthcare decision-making. With Senate Ways & Means as of April 2.
H 1931 concerns the use of AI in CSAM. House study order on March 26. (Rep. Paulino)
H 4616 concerns the use of AI in healthcare prior authorizations. Reporting date extended to June 15, 2026, in the House.
H 76 concerns the dissemination of AI-generated deceptive election-related communications. (Rep. Farley-Bouvier.)
S 301 would establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. (Sen. Finegold.)
H 666 would require public schools to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds and during school activities. (Rep. Peisch, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian.)
Michigan
Michigan has these AI bills in play:
HB 4667 is the AI crime bill introduced in 2025 by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R) and carried over to the 2026 session.
HB 5771 is an AI surveillance pricing consumer protection bill. Now with House Economic Competitiveness Committee. (Rep. Arbit, et al)
SB 760 is a kids chatbot safety bill. The bill would prohibit chatbot operators from offering products to minors unless it is not capable of encouraging the minor to engage in self-harm, suicidal ideation, violence, consumption of drugs or alcohol, or disordered eating. The chatbot may not offer mental health therapy to the minor without the direct supervision of a licensed or credentialed professional, and it may not discourage the covered minor from seeking help from a qualified professional or a parent or guardian. The bill contains a number of other prohibited actions, responses, and activities. SB 760 was placed on Third Reading, with passage recommended, on March 25. (Sen. Polehanki, Sen. Geiss)
Minnesota
Scheduled to adjourn on May 18. Bills in play:
HF 3794 is a wage and price AI/algorithm bill. With House Commerce & Finance as of April 23. (Rep. Greenman, et al)
HF 3893 would regulate the use of AI in psychotherapy services. With Commerce & Finance as of April 9. (Rep. Scott, et al)
HF 4138 is a kids social media safety bill. Sent to Ways & Means on April 7. (Rep. Scott, et al)
HF 4452 is a chatbot safety bill. Sent to Commerce on March 18. (Rep. Finke, et al)
HF 4454 is an AI/algorithmic pricing bill. With House Commerce & Finance, adding sponsors as of April 23. (Rep. Sencer-Mura, et al)
HF 4532 is an AI chatbot safety and disclosure bill. Sent to Commerce on March 23. (Rep. Jones)
HF 4536 would prohibit the use of Gen AI in official records. Sent to Judiciary Cmtee on March 23. (Rep. Jones, Rep. Xiong)
HF 4544 and SF 4636 would establish a license for AI independent verification organizations. Sent to Commerce on March 23. (Rep. Koegel, et al)
HF 4979 would prohibit the delivery of professional services through AI directly to consumers. Sent to Commerce Finance Cmtee on April 16. (Rep. Virnig, Rep. Gottfried)
HF 5051 is an AI disclosure bill. With the House Commerce & Finance Cmtee as of April 23. (Rep. Gottfried, rep. Hollins)
SF 1856 concerns the use of AI in medical insurance decisions. Originally sent to Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, re-assigned to Commerce & Consumer Protection on March 18. Re-referred to committee following hearing March 26. (Sen. Quade, et al)
SF 1857 would prohibit AI chatbot operators from offering access to conversational chatbots. Approved by Senate Commerce & Consumer Protection Cmtee on April 7. (Sen. Quade, et al)
SF 1886 is an AI disclosure bill. Originally sent to Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on Feb. 26, referred to Commerce & Consumer Protection on March 18. (Sen. Quade, Sen. Lucero)
SF 3098 is an algorithmic pricing bill. Assigned to Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on Feb. 26, referred to Commerce & Consumer Protection on March 18. (Sen. Quade, Sen. Boldon)
SF 3662, which would expand the definition of “discriminatory effect” to include the use of AI when the practice actually or predictably results in a disparate impact on a particular class of protected persons or creates, increases, reinforces, or perpetuates segregated housing patterns. Referred to Senate Judiciary & Public Safety Committee on Feb. 19. (Sen. Westlin, Sen. Latz)
SF 4131 would prohibit surveillance-based price and wage discrimination. (Rep. Greenman, et al)
SF 4509 would establish the RAISE Act, concerning AI safety and disclosure. Now with Commerce & Consumer Protection Cmtee. (Sen. Quade, Sen. Boldon)
SF 4576 would require notice and a transitional employment period for employees displaced by AI. Approved by Labor Cmtee, referred to State & Local Govt Cmtee on April 7. (Sen. Quade, Sen. McEwen)
SF 4686 concerns the use of AI and electronic monitoring tools in employment settings. Approved by Labor Cmtee on April 7, sent to State & Local Govt. (Sen. Quade, Sen. McEwen)
SF 4689 would regulate the use of automated decision systems in employment settings. Referred to Rules & Admin on April 9. (Sen. Quade, Sen. McEwen)
SF 4711 would prohibit AI-driven predatory pricing. Sent to Commerce on March 23. (Sen. Port, et al)
SF 4927 would prohibit the delivery of professional services through AI directly to consumers. Sent to Commerce & Consumer Protection Cmtee on March 26. (Sen. Quade, Sen. Boldon)
SF 4997 prohibits a chatbot operator from offering services or responses that if offered by a human would require a state license. Also requires disclosure of AI use, and denies liability release through notification. (Sen. Quade, Sen. Boldon, Sen. Kreun)
mississippi
Legislature adjourned April 6. One AI bill was approved: HB 1723 defines the term “artificial intelligence.” Approved by full legislature on March 3, signed by governor on March 9. (Rep. Ford, Rep. Scott)
Missouri
This year’s session is scheduled to run through May 15.
All AI-related bills in play:
HB 1742 establishes provisions related to companion chatbots. Languishing in House. (Rep. Miller)
HB 1746 and SB 1474 create the AI Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act, which prohibits any AI system from gaining legal personhood. (Rep. Miller, Sen. Nicola.)
HB 1747 allows a person to bring a cause of action against another person or entity for damages for failing to state certain content is generated or modified using artificial intelligence. Public hearing March 30, HCS approved 5-3 on April 9. (Rep. Miller)
HB 1887 is a deepfake protection bill. Approved by the House on April 20, now with the Senate. (Rep. Hausman, et al)
HB 1913 is a deepfake bill concerning intimate digital depictions. HCS reported passed, 10-0, on March 26. (Rep. Williams, Murray)
HB 2031 the Children Harmed by AI Technology Act (CHAT), is a kids chatbot safety bill that includes age verification and parental consent requirements. Languishing in the House. (Rep. Schmidt, Rep. Jones)
HB 2032 is a companion bill from the HB 2031 sponsors that establishes age verification measures for chatbots and prohibits the design and sale of AI chatbots that encourage minors to engage in a variety of harmful and self-harmful actions. Public hearing completed on March 23. Passed out of HCS, 9-0, on April 2. (Rep. Schmidt, Rep. Jones)
HB 2035 is a bill protecting individuals from AI-generated deepfakes. Sent to House Rules Committee on March 2. Perfected with amendments on March 23, approved by full House, 142-0, on March 26. Now on second reading with Senate as of April 8. (Rep. Farnan.)
HB 2239 creates the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Environmental Accountability Act. (Rep. Murray.)
HB 2321 creates the AI-Generated Content Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2026. HCS reported passed, 10-0, on Feb. 26. (Rep. Lucas)
HB 2368 and SB 1444 prohibits any individual or entity that developers or deploys AI from advertising or representing that the AI is or is able to act as a mental health professional or is capable of providing therapy services. SB 1444 heard by Senate General Laws Committee on March 4. HB 2368 heard by House Health/Mental Health Committee on March 5. Reported “Do pass” by HCS on March 12. (Rep. Peters, Sen. Lewis.)
HB 2372 is an omnibus health care bill that covers a multitude of subjects. Included within is a therapy chatbot ban covering “therapy services, psychotherapy services, or a mental health diagnosis,” with $10k penalty for a first violation, enforced by the Attorney General. Approved by full House on April 2, now with Senate Cmtee on Families, Seniors and Health. (Rep. Peters, et al)
HB 2862 is a deepfake bill prohibiting digital impersonation of a person. HCS reported passed, 10-0, on Feb. 26. (Rep. Dolan)
SB 859 creates the AI Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act. Heard by General Laws Committee on March 4. (Sen. Moon)
SB 1324 creates regulations of artificially generated online content using artificial intelligence. Heard by General Laws Committee on March 4. (Sen. Hudson)
nebraska
Nebraska lawmakers adjourned on April 17. One AI bill made it through, while another came close but did not cross the line:
LB 1185, the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act sponsored by Sen. Bostar, would require AI chatbot operators to install safety protocols. LB 1185 was attached to the popular Agricultural Data Privacy Act (LB 525), and the whole package was approved 49-0 on April 10. Gov. Jim Pillen signed it into law on April 17.
Sen. Dave Murman’s chatbot safety bill, LB 939, slowed in favor of another AI bill, LB 1083 (Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act), which had been marked as a priority bill by sponsor Sen. Tanya Storer. Storer’s 1083 ultimately stalled in the Banking Committee in late March.
New hampshire
This year’s session runs through June 30. Bills in play:
HB 1406 would prohibit health carriers from using artificial intelligence to change the clinical judgment of a provider. Passed out of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Committee, 14-0, on March 4, adopted by House on March 11, now with Senate Commerce Committee. Hearing scheduled April 7. (Rep. Gregg, et al.)
HB 1124 concerns the right to compute. Approved by the House on a voice vote, March 11, sent to Senate Judiciary Committee on March 17, hearing scheduled for April 21. (Rep. Ammon, et al.)
SB 640 concerns the use of artificial intelligence to provide services requiring a professional license. The bill would prohibit the use of an AI system posing as a state-licensed counselor or therapist. Approved by the full Senate on March 12. The House has scheduled a public hearing on April 15. (Sen. Pearl, et al.)
SB 657 creates the Artificial Intelligence Oversight Act, which would establish a division within the state attorney general’s office to monitor and act on artificial intelligence issues that affect consumers. Passed full Senate on voice vote on March 26. Passed out of House Commerce Cmtee on April 16. (Sen. Kwoka, et al)
HB 1725 would establish the New Hampshire Artificial Intelligence Council. Labeled as Inexpedient to Legislate. (Rep. Long.)
NEW Jersey
New Jersey has two bills dealing with AI issues:
S 1802 would require the New Jersey Office of Information Technology to establish minimum requirements for an AI safety test for artificial intelligence technology sold, developed, deployed, used, or offered for sale in the state. Referred to Senate Commerce Committee. (Sen. Singleton, Sen. McKnight.)
SR 52 is a resolution urging generative AI companies to make voluntary commitments regarding employee whistleblower protections. Referred to Senate Labor Committee. (Sen. Mukherji, Sen. Lagana.)
New York
Sen. Kristin Gonzalez introduced S 9051, a kids chatbot safety bill that prohibits artificial intelligence chatbots from using features which are considered unsafe for minors; defines terms; specifies what are considered unsafe features; and provides for private rights of action. Reported out of Senate Internet and Tech Committee (7-0) on Feb. 25, now with the Senate Finance Committee.
Other recent action includes:
A 6578 and S 6955 are companion bills establishing the Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act, which would require developers of Gen AI models or services to post on the developer's website information regarding the data used by the developer to train the generative artificial intelligence model or service, including a high-level summary of the datasets used in the development of such system or service. 6955 advanced to third reading in Senate on March 4. (Assm. Bores, et al., and Sen. Gounardes.)
A 6540 and S 6954 are companion AI disclosure bills that would require synthetic content creation system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that such provider makes available. 6954 advanced to third reading in the Senate on March 4. (Assm. Bores, Sen. Gounardes.)
S 1815 requires publishers of books created wholly or partially with AI to disclose such use before the completion of such sale; applies to all printed and digital books. With Consumer Protection Cmtee. (Sen. Fernandez)
S 933 establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer. This bill passed the Senate in 2025 but died in Assembly. Revived Jan. 2026, advanced to third reading in the Senate on March 4. (Sen. Gonzalez, Sen. Gounardes, Sen. Jackson, Sen. Weber.)
S 934 is a disclosure bill that requires the operator of a gen AI system to display a notice to apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate. Advanced to third reading in the Senate on March 4. (Sen. Gonzalez, Sen. May, Sen. Webb)
A 222 and S 5668 are companion bills that deal with AI liability: The bills impose liability for misleading, incorrect, contradictory or harmful information to a user by an AI chatbot that results in financial loss or other demonstrable harm. AB 222 is sponsored by Asm. Clyde Vanel (D) and Asm. Jennifer Lunsford (D), while SB is sponsored by Sen. Kristen Gonzalez (D).
SB 9236 expands the definition of false reporting to include communications generated using artificial intelligence. (Sen. Scarcella-Spanton)
A 8595 and S 8331 are companion bills establishing the New York AI Transparency for Journalism Act. It would require Gen AI developers to post information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the system; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers. (Assm. Otis, Sen. Gonzalez.)
S 9028 prohibits employers from engaging in discrimination on the basis of a protected class when using AI for recruitment, hiring, promotion, etc. (Sen. Welk)
A 6545 and S 7263 are companion bills carried over from 2025 that impose liability for damages caused by a chatbot impersonating a lawyer or offering services limited to attorneys licensed by the State of New York. Sponsor: Asm. John Zaccaro (D), et al., and Sen. Kristen Gonzalez (D), et al.
A 9317 is a new chatbot disclosure bill introduced by Asm. Linda Rosenthal (D) that would require companion chatbots to include a warning to consumers.
Ohio
AI-related bills under consideration:
HB 665 is concerned with AI and algorithmic pricing. Referred to Committee on Technology & Innovation on Feb. 4. (Rep. Cockley, et al)
HB 524 would impose penalties on entities whose AI models suggest harming one's self or another person. With Committee on Technology & Innovation. (Rep. Cockley, et al.)
HB 579 would regulate the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers. With House Insurance Committee. (Rep. Schmidt.)
HB 525 would regulate the use of AI systems by state-licensed therapists. With House Health Committee. (Rep. Cockley, et al.)
HB 469 would declare artificial intelligence systems nonsentient and prohibit them from obtaining legal personhood. With Committee on Technology & Innovation. (Rep. Claggett.)
HB 628 would create an independent verification organization license for verifying artificial intelligence risk mitigation. With Committee on Technology & Innovation. (Rep. Mathews, et al.)
HB 786 would prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes. Referred to House Judiciary Committee on March 25. (Rep. Klopfenstein, et al)
HB 813 would require AI-generated products to have a watermark, and would require AI systems to disclose. Introduced April 13. (Rep. Cockley, et al)
SCR 14 and HCR 31 are companion resolutions urging Congress to reject any moratorium on state AI laws. Referred to Senate Financial Institutions Committee on Feb. 11, to House Tech & Innovation Committee on Feb. 4. (Sen. Blessing, Rep. Cockley)
Oklahoma
More than a dozen AI-related bills are under consideration in Oklahoma, where the legislature re-convened on Feb. 2 and runs through the end of May.
SB 1241 prohibits the use of AI bots in ticket sales and purchasing. Placed on General Order, March 10. (Sen. Coleman)
SB 1521 would prohibit the creation of certain artificial intelligence chatbots, and require age verification measures and protections for users. Passed out of Senate Tech & Telecom Committee on Feb. 19, approved by full Senate 43-0 on March 23. House Commerce Cmtee rec. Do Pass on April 15. (Rep. Hamilton.)
SB 1734 creates the Oklahoma Responsible Technology in Schools Act, requiring development of guidance for use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Approved by full Senate 42-0 on March 23, sent to House. (Sen. Selfried, Rep. Moore)
SB 1785 creates the Citizen’s Bill of Rights, which includes certain AI provisions. Sent to Rules Committee, Feb. 3. (Sen. Jett)
SB 1967 concerns the use of AI by medical professionals. Sent to Technology and Telecommunications Committee on Feb. 3. (Sen. Mann)
SB 2037 would require informed consent for use by licensed mental health professionals or health care providers; it would also authorize and prohibit certain uses. Sent to HHS Committee, Feb. 3. (Sen. Goodwin.)
SB 2038 concerns the use of AI in health insurance decisions. Referred to Business & Insurance on Feb. 3. (Sen. Goodwin)
SB 2085 establishes certain rights regarding AI. Referred to Technology and Telecommunications Committee on Feb. 4. (Sen. Hamilton)
HB 3244 includes the use of AI as a factor in the crime of aggravated identity theft. Approved by full House, 92-0, on March 26. Placed on General Order with Senate on April 23. (Rep. Bashore, et al)
HB 3544 is a chatbot child safety bill that would prohibit minors from accessing chatbots with human-like features, and require age verification. Approved by the full House, 96-0, on March 25. Placed on General Order with the Senate on April 21. (Rep. Maynard, et al.)
HB 3545 concerns the permitted and prohibited uses of AI by state agencies. Passed by the full House, 96-0, on March 11. Now with Senate Tech & Telecom Cmtee. (Rep. Maynard, et al)
HB 3546 prohibits an AI system from being recognized as a legal person. Approved by full House, 94-2, on March 23. Placed on General Order in Senate on April 21. (Rep. Maynard, et al)
HB 3547 concerns the use of student data for commercial purposes. Sent to Rules Committee, Feb. 4. (Rep. Maynard)
HB 3675 concerns the use of AI in health insurance authorizations. Sent to Rules Committee, Feb. 11. (Rep. Provenzano)
HB 3959 concerns algorithmic pricing and consumer data. Sent to Business Committee, Feb. 4. (Rep. Munson)
HB 4083 concerns AI chatbots, minors, age verification. Sent to Rules Committee, Feb. 3. (Rep. Alonso-Sandoval)
HB 4348 concerns the use of AI in civil legal proceedings, regarding the duties of attorneys and the authenticity of exhibits. Referred to Rules Committee on Feb. 3. (Rep. Moore)
HB 4462 concerns the use of AI in health insurance authorization decisions. Sent to Rules Committee, Feb. 3. (Rep. Newton)
Oregon
The legislature adjourned on Monday, March 9.
The big AI bill that passed in Salem: SB 1546 is an AI chatbot safety bill that won final approval and was signed into law by Gov. Tina Kotek on March 31. See full story here.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a number of AI-related bills in play:
HB 2006 is the Artificial Intelligence in Companionship Applications Safety Act. This bill requires safeguards built into companion chatbots, especially concerning suicidal ideation and/or self-harm. With Communications & Technology Committee. (Rep. Shusterman, et al)
SB 1090 is an AI disclosure bill that requires certain disclosures and safeguards relating to the use of artificial intelligence. Approved by the Senate, 49-1, on March 17. Now with the House Communications & Technology Committee. (Sen. Pennycuick, et al)
HB 2100 is a bill to regulate the use of mental health chatbots and artificial intelligence by mental health therapists. (Rep. O’Mara, et al)
HB 1857 would require business entities to disclose the use of artificial intelligence in certain consumer interactions, and establish the right of consumers to human review in high-impact decisions. (Rep. Waxman, et al.)
HB 1993 concerns the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy. (Rep. Shusterman, et al.)
HR 331 is a resolution urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to adopt safeguards governing the use of artificial intelligence by attorneys. (Rep. Krupa, Rep. Banta.)
Rhode Island
Scheduled to adjourn June 30. Under consideration:
S 2195 requires operators of AI chatbots to create safety features regarding suicidal ideation, and physical or financial harm to others. Sent to Senate AI & Emerging Technology Committee, held for further study. (Sen. Urso, et al)
S 2197 concerns the use of AI in mental health treatments. Sent to Senate AI & Emerging Technology Committee, held for further study. (Sen. Urso, et al)
S 2266 prohibits the use of algorithmic pricing by landlords. (Sen. Mack, et al)
S 2010 promotes transparency and accountability in AI use by health insurers. Sent to Senate AI & Emerging Technology Committee, held for further study. (Sen. Ujifusa, et al.)
H 7119 would require a DOA inventory of all state agencies using artificial intelligence (AI); establishes a 13 member permanent commission to monitor the use of AI in state government. Held for further study as of April 8. (Rep. Lombardi, et al)
H 7349 establishes regulations regarding the use of AI in mental health care. Referred to House Health & Human Services Committee, held for further study on March 3. (Rep. Spears, et al)
H 7350 is an AI chatbot safety bill. Held for further study on April 8. (Rep. Spears, et al)
H 7538 would require healthcare providers to inform patients of the use of AI to memorialize patient visits. Approved by full House on April 16. (Rep. Tanzi, et al)
H 7543 would require AI-generated video or imagery be disclosed as AI. Held for further study on April 8. (Rep. Voas, et al)
H 7767 and S 2499 would create a comprehensive framework to regulate the use of AI in the workplace. Sent to House Labor Cmtee on April 15. (Rep. Noret, Sen. Gu, et al)
H 8242 is a therapy chatbot bill that would ensure therapy services are delivered by qualified, licensed professionals. Held for further study on April 2. (Rep. Shallcross-Smith, et al)
South carolina
Scheduled to adjourn on May 7, South Carolina has a number of AI-related bills in play:
HB 5206 concerns the use of AI in health insurance prior authorization determinations. Referred to House Committee on Labor & Commerce, Feb. 18. (Rep. Guffey, et al)
HB 4675 would enact the South Carolina Community Data Protection And Responsible Surveillance Act, concerning stored surveillance data and AI systems used to track vehicles. Now with Judiciary Committee. (Rep. Kilmartin, et al.)
HB 4591 would enact the "Stop Harm From Addictive Social Media Act. The Act would require covered social media platforms to verify the age of account holders, require parental consent for minors, and create default account settings for minors. After adding sponsors, bill was approved by full House, 114-0, on March 31. Now with Senate Labor/Commerce Cmtee. (Rep. Guffey, et al.)
HB 5476 is the Protecting Children From Chatbots Act, a kids chatbot safety bill, intro’d on March 31. Sent to Judiciary Cmtee. (Rep. Guffey)
SB 788 concerns the regulation of state-licensed therapists and the use of AI by same. Labor & Commerce Cmtee gave favorable vote March 31. (Sen. Blackmon, Sen. Stubbs.)
SB 1103 enacts the Stop Harm From Addictive Social Media Act, which would require social media platforms to verify age of account holders, create parental consent mechanisms, and create default account settings for minors. Introduced April 1 and sent to Labor/Commerce. (Sen. Elliott)
South Dakota
The South Dakota legislature adjourned on March 30. No AI-related bills were approved.
Tennessee
This year’s session is scheduled to adjourn on Friday, April 24.
This bill has already been enacted: SB 1580 would prohibit a person from developing or deploying an artificial intelligence system that advertises or represents to the public that such system is or is able to act as a qualified mental health professional. Approved by Senate Feb. 9. Approved by the House, 94-0, on March 16. Signed by Gov. Bill Lee on April 1. (Sen. Walley.)
AI-related bills still alive include:
SB 677 and HB 545 are companion bills that would require the Education Department to provide at least one professional development course that provides instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and that is made available, at no cost, to teachers in grades 6-12. SB 677 has passed out of three committees and was approved by the full Senate, 32-0, on April 6, and passed the House 88-0 on April 21. HB 545 was still alive in the House on April 21, but it looks like it will be dropped in favor of SB 677.
HB 1898 and SB 2171, companion bills, enact the AI Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act. HB 1898 was given full House approval on April 16 and sent to the Senate. SB 2171 was sent to the Senate Commerce Cmtee on April 15. (Rep. Zachary, Sen. Yager)
HB 1946 and SB 1700 enact the Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act. The House version was abandoned in favor of the Senate bill, which was approved by the Senate 31-0 on April 14 and by the House, 90-0, on April 21.
HB 2214 concerns the use of AI deepfakes in political campaign materials. Scheduled for hearing in House Elections & Campaign Finance, March 10. Stalled in committee. (Rep. Powell)
HB 1866 and SB 2010, companion resolutions, create the Regulate AI in Health Care Act. Both stalled in committee. (Rep. Jones, Sen. Kyle)
HB 849 and SB 837 are companion bills that address the question of AI personhood. The bills define "human being," "life," and "natural person" for statutory construction purposes; excludes from the definition of "person," "life," and "natural person" artificial intelligence, a computer algorithm, a software program, computer hardware, or any type of machine. HB 849 gave way to SB 837, which was approved by the full Senate on April 6 on a 26-6 vote. 837 moved to the House and received quick action, approved 93-2 on April 8. Sent to Gov. Lee on April 15. (Rep. Reneau, Sen. Pody)
HB 1455 is an AI chatbot safety bill that creates a Class A felony offense for knowingly training artificial intelligence to encourage the act of suicide or criminal homicide, or act in specific manners, including developing an emotional relationship with an individual or simulating a human being, including in appearance, voice, or other mannerisms. Placed on House calendar for April 23. (Rep. Littleton, et al).
HB 1951, similar to HB 1455, creates a new offense of coercive suicide; specifies that a person or entity commits the offense of coercive suicide if such person or entity owns an artificial intelligence system and the artificial intelligence system advises or encourages a person to commit or attempt to commit suicide. Placed on House calendar for April 20. (Rep. Williams)
SB 1493 is a companion bill to HB 1455. Placed on Senate calendar for April 23. (Sen. Massey)
Utah
Utah lawmakers ended their 2026 legislative session on Friday, May 6, with a remarkable record on AI policy. Despite hosting one of the nation’s shortest sessions—just under seven weeks—Utah’s elected officials sent nine AI-related bills to the desk of Gov. Spencer Cox. Gov. Cox signed all nine of the AI-related bills. They are:
SB 69, which codifies that idea for every public school within the state: “A student may not use a cellphone, smart watch, or emerging technology at a school during school hours.”
HB 276, the Digital Voyeurism Prevention Act, which enacts deepfake protections and requires AI operators to embed provenance data that will allow users to determine if an image was created or altered through the use of AI.
SB 73, an online age verification requirement that applies specifically to publishers or distributors of digital material harmful to minors.
HB 273, which expands the established computer science standards to include instruction on artificial intelligence, including AI generally, and the appropriate use of AI as a tool.
HB 289, which updates existing statutes and definitions of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to include “apparent child sexual abuse material.” which means a visual depiction, generated or created through the use of artificial intelligence or generative artificial intelligence.
SB 150, a bill regarding healthcare practices regulated by the Utah Office of Professional Licensure Review, and includes restrictions on the use of AI.
SB 319, which updates requirements for health insurance preauthorization decisions to include restrictions around the use of AI.
HB 218, which adds specific concepts around artificial intelligence to the state’s existing required course on digital skills for students in grade 7 and grade 8.
SB 256, which amends existing provisions related to libel and slander to address artificial intelligence and digitally manipulated content.
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Vermont
Vermont’s bill on the use of AI in election campaign material passed into law earlier this month.
S 23 concerns the use of synthetic media in elections. (Sen. Hardy, et al.) This bill, introduced in early 2025, has been moving forward slowly over the past 14 months. It has now been approved by both chambers. The House and Senate approved conference committee reports on Feb. 18-19, 2026. Signed by Gov. Phil Scott on March 5.
Vermont’s session runs until May 8. Other AI-related bills in play:
H 340 concerns the regulation of developers and deployers of certain automated decision systems. Referred to the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development on Feb. 25. (Rep. Priestley, et al.)
H 371 relates to the use of dynamic pricing by retail establishments. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry on Feb. 26. (Rep. Greer, et al.)
H 389 involves restricting the use of artificial intelligence to affect rental housing pricing and availability. (Rep. Priestley) Referred to the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development on Feb. 25.
H 644 and S 241 are companion bills regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health service. 644 referred to the House Committee on Healthcare on Jan. 13. 241 referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee on Jan. 13. (Rep. Rachelson, Sen. Gulick, et al.)
H 650 concerns AI and educational technology products, creating a State review and certification process. Approved by full House on March 27, now with Senate Education Cmtee. (Rep. Arsenault, Rep. Graning)
H 792 concerns liability standards for developers and deployers of artificial intelligence systems. Now pending in the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. (Rep. Priestley, et al.)
H 814 concerns personal neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services. Read third time and passed by the House on March 18. Hearing scheduled April 23 with Senate Health and Welfare. (Rep. Cina, et al.)
H 816 would regulate the use of AI in the provision of mental health services. House Health Care Committee hearing on March 12, approved March 17. Read third time and approved by full House on March 18. Hearing scheduled April 24 with Senate Health and Welfare. (Rep. Berbeco, Rep. Arsenault, Rep. Priestley)
S 205 concerns a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont. Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance on Jan. 6. (Sen. White, et al.)
S 207 would prohibit surveillance pricing in Vermont. Referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on Jan. 6. (Sen. White, et al.)
Virginia
Virginia passed four significant AI-related bills this session prior to adjourning on March 14. The governor has until 11:59pm on April 13 to sign or veto the bills.
AI-related bills approved this session:
An AI-related bill that gained approval this week was HB 580, which concerns artificial intelligence fraud and abuse. The bill, sponsored by Del. Glass, expands the duties of the Division of Consumer Counsel to include establishing and administering programs to address artificial intelligence fraud and abuse. HB 580 won final approval on March 11 and now moves on to the desk of Gov. Spanberger.
HB 797 would create a framework for any person or entity seeking to act as an independent verification organization (IVO) in order to assess artificial intelligence systems or applications adherence to standards reflecting best practices for the prevention of personal injury and property damage to apply for an IVO license from the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Final approval by the legislature on March 10, it now sits with the governor.
SB 245 concerns social media platforms, requires platform operators to exercise reasonable care to avoid any heightened risk of harm to a minor, in addition to other strictures. This bill was given final passage on March 10, and has moved on to the governor’s desk. (Sen. Head.)
HB 1186 would require school boards to adopt policies to prohibit any student from being required, encouraged, or permitted to interact with an artificial intelligence chatbot in order to receive instruction or otherwise complete any lesson or assignment in any course or class. Gained final full approval on March 13, now with the governor. (Del. Rasoul, Del. Maldonado)
Washington
The legislature adjourned on March 12. Four of five AI-related bills have been signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson as of March 26.
SB 5105 concerns AI deepfakes and the sexually explicit depictions of minors. Reintroduced from 2025, SB 5105 was approved by Senate on Jan. 28, approved by the House 93-0 on March 3, and given final approval on March 9. This bill is still awaiting Gov. Ferguson’s signature. (Sen. Orwall, Rep. Leavitt, et al.)
HB 1170 is an AI disclosure measure that would inform users when content is developed or modified by artificial intelligence. Approved by the House, 56-37, on Feb. 13, approved by the full Senate on March 4, and signed by the governor on March 24. (Rep. Shavers, et al.)
SB 5395 concerns improvements to transparency and accountability with the use of AI in the prior authorization determination process, with regard to health insurance and managed care organizations. SB 5395 was approved by Senate on Feb. 11, approved by the House on March 4, and signed by the governor on March 23. (Rep. Rule, Sen. Orwall, et al.)
HB 2225 is an AI chatbot safety bill that includes a number of safety measures for kids. HB 2225 was given final approval and signed by Gov. Ferguson on March 24. (Rep. Callan, Sen. Wellman, et al.)
SB 5886 amends existing law to include “forged digital likeness” as something in which every individual has a property right in the use of his or her name. Approved by the Senate on Feb. 5, by the House on March 4, and signed by Gov. Ferguson on March 16. (Sen. Boehnke, et al)
West Virginia
The West Virginia legislature adjourned on March 14. One significant bill, HB 4770, concerning the use of AI in the delivery of mental health care, gained some support but died in the House Finance Committee. (Del. Worrell, Del. Hite)
wisconsin
The Wisconsin legislature adjourned on March 19.
HB 963, concerning large social media platforms and the safety of minors, was approved by the House, 60-35, on Feb. 19, but died in the Senate. (Rep. Goeben, et al)
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