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This week: Minnesota Gov. Walz signed a kids social media safety act into law, one day after South Carolina Gov. McMaster signed the Stop Harm From Social Media Act into law in Columbia. Missouri lawmakers banned AI therapy chatbots (awaiting signature), while Vermont recognized the personal neurological rights of individuals.
California: Following the annual suspense vote, roughly 30 AI-related bills remain moving forward with a number now crossing over into their secondary chamber.
Minnesota: Prior to adjourning on May 17, legislators gave final approval to HF 4138, a kids social media safety bill. The measure was sent to Gov. Walz on May 20 and still awaits signing.
Missouri: Legislators adjourned sine die on Friday, May 15, but not before passing one AI-related bill of note. SB 1019 modifies several provisions relating to health care, including a prohibition on the offering of AI therapy chatbots. The bill now sits with the governor.
South Carolina: On May 19, Gov. Henry McMaster signed and enacted H 4591, the Stop Harm From Addictive Social Media Act. The Act will require covered social media platforms to verify the age of account holders, require parental consent for minors, and create default account settings for minors.
Vermont: Lawmakers blew past their original mid-May adjournment date and may not leave town until early June. Worth noting: Last week Gov. Scott signed and enacted H 814, which concerns the recognition of personal neurological rights.
The drama is on pause in Phoenix. With Republican legislative leaders deadlocked with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs over the state budget, the lawmakers decided to call a timeout and recess until June 1. The Arizona House of Representatives and Senate will reconvene on June 1.
These 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. On April 27 Rep. Carbone requested the Senate to return SB1786 for the purpose of reconsideration. (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)
Lawmakers carried out their annual “suspense” vote in Sacramento on Thursday, May 14, with hundreds of bills getting the up-or-down in Appropriations Committee sessions. (See “suspense” explainer in this article. Assembly suspense voting results here. Senate suspense voting results here.) Surviving bills are now crossing over to their secondary chambers.
Assembly bills on the move:
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. Now with Senate Education Cmtee as of May 20. (Asm. Addis)
AB 1609 concerns customer service chatbots. Approved by P&CP, sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Zbur) Passed out of suspense. Ordered to third reading on May 18.
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 Judiciary Committee on May 6. (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) Passed out of suspense. Ordered to third reading on May 19.
AB 1979 concerns the use of AI in healthcare services. Approved by P & CP and sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Bonta) Passed out of suspense. Ordered to third reading on May 18.
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) Passed out of suspense. Passed full Assembly on May 21, sent to Senate.
AB 2023 and SB 1119 are companion 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, now set for hearing on May 11. (Asm. Bauer-Kahan, Asm. Wicks, Sen. Padilla) AB 2023 passed out of suspense. AB 2023 ordered to third reading on May 18. (SB 1119 was approved by the full Senate 39-0 on May 19 and sent to the Assembly.)
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. Second reading in Assembly on May 7. (Asm. Pellerin)
AB 2071 would require digital health to be taught as part of existing courses in health education in California schools. Read and amended on May 20, ordered to third reading. (Asm. Hoover, Sen. Umberg)
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 the full Assembly, 76-0, on May 4. Sent to Senate Education Cmtee on May 13. (Asm. Muratsuchi, Asm. Hoover)
AB 2392 is an Ed Tech bill that would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and would request the University of California, before providing a Gen AI system to students, faculty, or staff, to convene a joint working group to present recommendations for procurement standards and training, submitted by Jan. 1, 2028. (Asm. Fong) Passed out of suspense. Ordered to third reading May 18.
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) Passed out of suspense.
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 Assembly reading on April 22. (Asm. Wicks)
Senate bills moving forward:
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, sent to Assembly C&CP Cmtee on May 11 . (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 C&CP Cmtee on May 4. (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 C&CP Cmtee on May 4.
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) Passed out of suspense.
SB 903 concerns the use of AI and the transcription of patient information in professional mental health therapy. Sent to Appropriations, on suspense, May 4. (Sen. Padilla, Sen. Rubio) Passed out of suspense. Approved by full Senate 39-0 and sent to Assembly on May 19.
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 full Senate, 37-0, on April 23, now with the Assembly. (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) Passed out of suspense. Approved by Senate 29-9 on May 19. Sent to Assembly.
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) Passed out of suspense. Approved by full Senate 28-9 on May 20, sent to Assembly.
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) Passed out of suspense. Approved with urgency clause by Senate 33-1 on May 19. Sent to Assembly.
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) Passed out of suspense. Ordered to special consent calendar May 20.
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) Passed out of suspense.
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 full Senate, 36-0, on April 30, now with the Assembly. (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. Passed out of suspense. Approved by full Senate 39-0 on May 19. Sent to Assembly.
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) Passed out of suspense. Approved by full Senate 36-0 on May 18. Sent to Assembly.
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 full Senate, 38-0, on May 4, now with Assembly. (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 Appropriations, set for hearing May 11. (Sen. Hurtado) Passed out of suspense.
These bills have stalled in committee:
AB 1898 would require an employer to provide a written notice to an employee that a workplace AI tool was used to assist in making employment-related decisions. On suspense April 29. (Asm. Schultz) Held in committee.
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. Sent to Appropriations. (Sen. Grove) Held in committee.
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. Sent to Appropriations. (Sen. Becker) Held in committee.
SB 1104 is a data broker registration bill. Approved by Privacy Cmtee on April 22, sent to Appropriations. (Sen. Cabaldon) Held in committee.
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. Sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Lee) Held in committee.
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. Sent to Appropriations. (Asm. Lowenthal) Held in committee.
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. Sent to Appropriations on April 22. (Asm. Ward) Held in committee.
Colorado lawmakers wrapped up their 120-day session on May 13. Prior to adjournment, these five AI-related bills were approved and sent to Gov. Polis:
SB 189: This revised version of Colorado’s 2024 AI Act replaces algorithmic discrimination requirements with a lighter framework governing automated decision-making technology; eliminates risk management programs and annual impact assessments; and introduces a new liability and indemnification framework. (Sen. Coleman, et al.) Approved by House on May 9, approved by Senate on May 12. Signed and enacted by Gov. Polis on May 14.
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. Senate final passage May 11, House final passage May 12. Latest (final) version here. (Sen. Camacho, et al)
HB 1210 is a dynamic pricing bill, concerns limitations on the use of intimate personal data to make inferences that affect a person’s financial position. Senate final passage May 6, House final passage May 7. (Rep. Bacon, et al., 25 co-sponsors total)
HB 1195 is concerned with the use of AI related to psychotherapy services. Senate final passage May 11, House final passage May 12. (Rep. Mabrey, et al)
HB 1139 deals with the use of AI in health care. Approved by House on March 16, approved by Senate on May 11. (Rep. Joseph, Rep. Lieder)
Connecticut lawmakers adjourned sine die at midnight Wednesday, but not before passing one of the nation’s most comprehensive AI measures, SB 5. Full analysis available here.
SB 5 establishes requirements concerning AI systems and chatbots, including:
Requiring consumer disclosures from operators offering subscription-based AI products and services;
Creating safety obligations and whistleblower protections for employees of frontier AI developers;
Requiring safety protocols for AI chatbots, with extra measures for minor users;
Creating labeling and disclosure requirements for AI-generated material.
The bill was approved by the Senate on April 21, approved by the House on May 1 and sent to Gov. Ned Lamont, who has previously indicated he will sign the bill.
Connecticut’s SB 5 contains a wide variety of requirements and opportunities for AI developers, operators, entrepreneurs, and consumers. It also creates some of the nation’s strongest social media protections for minors.
Georgia’s legislature adjourned on April 6. Of the seven AI-related bills under consideration this year, two were approved and signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.
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. (Sen. Anavitarte, et al) Signed and enacted by Gov. Kemp on May 11.
SB 444 is a bill that prohibits decisions regarding insurance coverage of healthcare decisions from being based solely on AI systems of software tools (Sen. Kirtkpatrick, et al.) Enacted by Gov. Kemp on May 5.
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.
Lawmakers adjourned sine die on May 8. Of Hawaii’s six AI-related bills introduced, two were approved and sent to Gov. Josh Green.
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. (Sen. Keohokalole, et al) Approved, sent to Gov. Josh Green on May 8.
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. (Rep. Lee, et al) Approved, sent to Gov. Green on May 7.
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.
Legislators have introduced dozens of AI-related bills in Springfield this year. Members of the Senate will start sorting through them all in a committee work session on Thursday, April 9. We highlight some of the most intriguing measures.
AI-related bills now moving forward in Illinois include:
SB 3114 creates the Transparency in Downcoding Act. Prohibits a health care payor from using any algorithm or other automated process, system, or tool that bypasses the evaluation of all information included by the billing health care professional to downcode a claim. Provides that a health care payor may use an automated process to identify claims that may justify a downcoding determination. Provides that all downcoding determinations must be made or reviewed by a natural person following AMA guidelines. Prohibits a health care payor from downcoding a claim based solely on the reported diagnosis codes. (Sen. Koehler, et al.) Introduced Feb. 2. Approved by full Senate 59-0 on May 14. Now with House Insurance Committee.
SB 2909 prohibits an evaluator from using AI to score or rate a public school teacher’s evaluation. Approved by Senate 55-0 on April 16. Second reading short debate in the House on May 19. (Sen. Belt, et al.)
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. Approved by full Senate, 34-0, on May 19. Sent back to House for reconciliation. (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)
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 has these AI bills in play:
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. Approved by full Senate on April 29, now with House Communications Committee. (Sen. Polehanki, Sen. Geiss)
HB 5899 would create a state artificial intelligence pilot program. Sent to House Rules Committee on May 19. (Rep. Greene, et al)
HB 5771 is an AI surveillance pricing consumer protection bill. Now with the House Economic Competitiveness Committee. (Rep. Arbit, et al)
Lawmakers adjournedsine die on May 17. There were a flurry of AI-related bills introduced this sessions, but only HF 4138, a kids social media safety bill, made it to the desk of Gov. Tim Walz. The bill now awaits his signature.
Missouri lawmakers adjourned sine die on Friday, May 15.
One bill of significance to AI policy was approved and sent to Gov.
SB 1019 modifies several provisions relating to health care, including a prohibition on the offering of AI therapy chatbots. Advertising an AI chatbot as capable of offering therapy services, a mental health diagnosis, or representing itself as a mental health professional is subject to a $10,000 fine for first offense, and $20,000 for second and following offenses. Enforced by attorney general. Truly agreed to and finally passed on May 15, sent to governor. (Sen. Crawford)
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, passed out of Finance Cmtee May 6. (Sen. Kwoka, et al)
HB 1725 would establish the New Hampshire Artificial Intelligence Council. Labeled as Inexpedient to Legislate. (Rep. Long.)
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.)
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, approved by Senate Finance Committee (20-0) on April 28. Advanced to third reading on May 5, amended on third reading May 11.
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 11144 would prohibit the manufacture, exchange, distribution and sale of AI chatbot toys in New York. Referred to Rules Committee on May 20. (Assm. Kasay, et al.)
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).
S 8484 prohibits the use of AI therapy chatbots. Advanced to Senate third reading, May 7. (Sen. Gonzalez, Sen. Salazar)
S 9236 expands the definition of false reporting to include communications generated using artificial intelligence. (Sen. Scarcella-Spanton)
A 9581 requires covered businesses to annually report to the Labor Dept. regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year. Referred to Ways and Means on May 20. (Asm. Bronson, et al.)
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.
In the first of a series of interviews with state AI policy leaders, New York’s Alex Bores takes a look back at the RAISE Act and offers advice to fellow lawmakers engaging with AI issues in 2026.
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)
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, approved by House 90-0 on April 28, now in reconciliation. (Sen. Hamilton, Rep. Maynard.)
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, approved by full House, 89-0, sent to governor May 6. 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, approved by full Senate on April 29, sent to governor on April 30. (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)
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.)
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, scheduled for hearing May 14. (Sen. Urso, et al)
S 2197 concerns the use of AI in mental health treatments. Sent to Senate AI & Emerging Technology Committee, scheduled for hearing May 14. (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 passed a kids code safety measure early in the 2026 session, H 3431 requires online services accessed by minors (under 18) to implement safety design features, minimize data collection and storage, and enforce privacy protections. Signed and enacted on Feb. 5. (Rep. Newton, et al.)
Prior to adjourning in mid-May, lawmakers gave final approval to H 4591, the Stop Harm From Addictive Social Media Act, on May 14. The Act will require covered social media platforms to verify the age of account holders, require parental consent for minors, and create default account settings for minors. Enacted by Gov. Henry McMaster on May 19. (Rep. Guffey, et al.)
Lawmakers blew past their original mid-May adjournment date and may not leave town until early June. The AI-related bills still active and moving forward include:
H 650 concerns AI and educational technology products, creating a State review and certification process. Approved by full House on March 27, approved by Senate Education, sent to Finance on May 13. (Rep. Arsenault, Rep. Graning)
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. Approved by the Senate on May 8 pending an amendment. Now with conference committee, report expected May 21. (Rep. Berbeco, Rep. Arsenault, Rep. Priestley)
Vermont’s bill on the use of AI in election campaigns, S 23, was signed by Gov. Scott and enacted earlier this year. H 814, concerning the recognition of personal neurological rights, was signed and enacted by Gov. Scott on May 18.
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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