In the absence of comprehensive federal AI legislation, US states have advanced a patchwork of AI laws covering algorithmic discrimination, automated decision-making, deepfakes, training-data disclosure, and AI in elections. This page tracks the major state-level AI laws as of June 2026.
State AI Laws Snapshot (June 2026)
| State | Notable Laws / Bills | Status |
|---|---|---|
| California | SB-1047 successor bills, AB-2013 (training data transparency), AB-2885 (deepfakes) | Mix of enacted and pending |
| Colorado | Colorado AI Act (algorithmic discrimination) | Enacted, in force Feb 2026 |
| Texas | HB-2060 (state agency AI use), TRAIGA | Enacted |
| New York | NYC Local Law 144 (hiring), state-level AI bills | Mix of enacted and pending |
| Illinois | BIPA (biometric), AI Video Interview Act | Enacted |
| Connecticut | SB-2 (AI in state agencies) | Enacted |
| Tennessee | ELVIS Act (voice and likeness) | Enacted Mar 2024 |
| Utah | AI Policy Act (disclosure requirements) | Enacted |
| Washington | HB-1655 (AI workforce protections) | Pending |
| New Jersey | Multiple AI in employment bills | Pending |
| Massachusetts | Multiple AI bills | Pending |
Key Takeaways
- Colorado AI Act in force from February 2026 is the most-comprehensive state-level AI law currently active.
- California SB-1047 successor legislation continues to shape the agenda after the original SB-1047 veto.
- Algorithmic-discrimination focus dominates state-level AI bills (Colorado, NYC Local Law 144).
- Voice and likeness laws (Tennessee ELVIS Act, California AB-2602) protect performers against AI replication.
- The patchwork creates multi-jurisdiction compliance complexity for AI vendors and deployers operating across state lines.
Methodology
Laws and bills compiled from state legislative databases and IAPP / NCSL trackers through June 2026. Status reflects enacted, in force, or pending. Updated monthly.
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