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TCAI Mid-Year AI Legislation Report: 84 new AI laws enacted in 27 states so far in 2026
TCAI Mid-Year AI Legislation Report: 84 new AI laws enacted in 27 states so far in 2026

Lawmakers passed bills on chatbot safety, education and children’s digital lives, medical authorization and mental health, consumer rights, and frontier model oversight. More states are expected to weigh in by year’s end.

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States have passed 14 new laws this year regulating the use of AI in healthcare
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States have passed 14 new laws this year regulating the use of AI in healthcare
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Seven states restricted the use of AI in medical procedure authorizations, and five others prohibited AI chatbots from replacing licensed mental health therapists. Here’s a look at everything that’s been approved in 2026 so far.

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AI Legislative Update: July 24, 2026
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AI Legislative Update: July 24, 2026
AI News, AI Legislation Update

This week: New Jersey enacted the FAIR Rent Act, an AI-adjacent law that prohibits building owners from using algorithmic pricing systems to set rental fees in residential units. Also, lawmakers began gathering in annual conferences to swap ideas and compare notes.

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France just banned social media for kids. Here’s how that will work
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France just banned social media for kids. Here’s how that will work
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French President Emmanuel Macron has been a vocal advocate for the social media restrictions, which will affect kids under the age of 15 starting in September. Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the U.K. are considering similar measures.

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AI Legislation Tracker Map: Bills in play in 2026
AI Legislation Tracker Map: Bills in play in 2026

Use our map to track AI-related legislation in all 50 states.

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Chatbot bill surge: Nationwide concern spurs 78 proposals in 27 states
Chatbot bill surge: Nationwide concern spurs 78 proposals in 27 states

Six weeks into the 2026 legislative season, 78 chatbot bills are alive in 27 states, reflecting the growing nationwide concern over the dangers of the powerful new technology.

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AI Legislative Update: July 24, 2026
AI Legislative Update: July 24, 2026

This week: New Jersey enacted the FAIR Rent Act, an AI-adjacent law that prohibits building owners from using algorithmic pricing systems to set rental fees in residential units. Also, lawmakers began gathering in annual conferences to swap ideas and compare notes.

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