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AI Laws by State
The state AI laws most likely to affect U.S. organizations, what each covers, and when each takes effect.
The short answer
There is no single federal AI law in the United States, so state laws set most of the rules. They fall into three groups: rules on automated decisions in areas like lending, employment, and housing; rules on AI in hiring and in mental health care; and disclosure rules for AI interactions. Several take effect January 1, 2027.
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- Comprehensive AI law
- Targeted AI laws
- Privacy law with profiling rules
- Government AI rules
- No AI-specific law
Status at a glance
Comprehensive AI law
Broad AI laws with duties for organizations that build or use AI in significant decisions.
Privacy law with profiling rules
No broad AI law, but the state privacy law sets rules for profiling and automated decisions.
Government AI rules
AI rules that apply mainly to state or local government and public schools.
Targeted AI laws
Laws on specific AI uses, such as chatbots, deepfakes, health insurance decisions, or elections.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
No AI-specific law
No AI-specific law yet. General consumer protection, civil rights, and privacy laws still apply.
Find the rules for your industry
Our State AI Law Trackers explain what these laws mean for specific business types. Browse State AI Law Trackers by industry.
This page is general information for planning purposes. Laws and guidance change, so confirm current requirements before acting. It is not legal advice. For legal advice about your organization, consult a licensed attorney.
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