georgia
HB 171 prohibits the distribution of computer-generated CSAM. (Rep. Thomas et al.) This bill was reintroduced to the Senate on January 12th.
Hawaii
AI-related bills in the works:
HB 1782 establishes safeguards, protections, monitoring, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services. (Representative La Chica and others)
HB 1787 sets limits on the use of AI for decision-making in health insurance utilization reviews. (Representative La Chica and others)
HB 1384 establishes the Hawaii AI Advisory Council.
SB 2585 requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain an online clearinghouse for evidence-based treatment and prevention programs powered by AI. (Senators Gabbard and Chan)
SB 2076 protects individuals’ right to publicity from AI deepfakes. (Representative Wakai and others)
Previously filed: HB 639 and SB 640 are companion AI disclosure bills that would carry over from the 2025 session and require consumer notification when interacting with an AI chatbot. Organizer: Congresswoman Trish La Chica (Democratic Party) and others
idaho
SB 1227 establishes regulations regarding the use of Gen AI in public education.
illinois
Last week, more than a dozen AI-related bills were introduced in the Illinois General Assembly, including:
HB 4705 and SB 3261 establish the AI Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act.
SB 3262 establishes the Companion AI Protection Act regarding companion chatbots.
SB 3263 establishes the AI Provenance Data Act.
HB 4711 establishes the Provenance Data Requirements Act.
HB 4799 creates the Frontier AI Transparency Act.
SB 3180 creates the AI Data Privacy Act.
SB 3312 establishes the Large-Scale Frontier Models and Risks AI Safeguards Act.
HB 4980 creates meaningful human control over AI.
SB 3368 establishes the Chatbot Response Accountability Act.
SB 3444 establishes the Frontier Model and Risk AI Safety Act.
HB 4988 amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to require Gen AI operators to display notice of AI use.
SB 3384 establishes the AI Companion Model Safety Act.
Indiana
HB 1201 would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence systems to impersonate or act on behalf of a licensed mental health professional. (Representative Rowley and others)
HB 1182 defines the abuse of digital sexual images and establishes the crimes of possession of digital sexual images and distribution of digital sexual images. (Representatives Bauer and Haggard)
iowa
SSB 3013 declares that the output of an AI system is owned by the individual who initiated the system.
Kansas
HB 2183 was approved by the Legislature and sent to Governor Laura Kelly on January 27th. The bill would amend elements of existing child exploitation laws regarding the use of images generated or modified by AI.
kentucky
New this week: HB 559 establishes consumer rights regarding social media and artificial intelligence data. (Representative Grostle).
The following AI laws are in effect in Kentucky:
HB 227 establishes requirements to protect minors from AI companion chatbot products and addictive social media features. (Rep. Lockett et al.)
HB 33 (Kentucky Price Fairness Act) would ban the practice of surveillance pricing using AI and other technologies. (Rep. Moore et al.)
maine
Two AI-related bills have been submitted.
LD 2162 regulates and prevents children’s access to AI chatbots with human-like functionality and companion interfaces. (Representative Gramlich and others)
LD 2082 regulates the use of AI in the provision of certain mental health services. (Senators Coons and Pierce)
maryland
The following four AI-related bills have been submitted.
HB 184 and SB 8 are complementary bills that provide protections against the harms of AI deepfakes. (Secretary Pasteur, Senator Hester, and others)
HB 148 would prohibit the practice of surveillance pricing and wage setting that utilizes AI technology. (Del Vogel)
SB 141 deals with deepfakes in political campaign materials. (Senator Hester)
Massachusetts
Several AI-related bills are being debated.
S 243 and S 264 are separate AI disclosure bills that require consumer notification about software or computer programs that simulate human conversation or chatter through text or voice interaction.
H 76 concerns the dissemination of deceptive election-related communications generated by AI. (Representative Farley Bouvier)
S 301 creates the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. (Senator Feingold.)
H 666 requires public schools to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on campus and during school activities. (Representatives Peish and Ripper Garabedian)
michigan
Michigan has two AI bills in place.
HB 4667 is an AI crime bill introduced in 2025 by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R) and carried into the 2026 session.
SB 760, introduced by Sen. Dana Polehanke (D) in late December, is a child chatbot safety bill. The bill would prohibit chatbot operators from offering products to minors unless the minors could encourage self-harm, suicidal thoughts, violence, drug or alcohol use, or eating disorders. Chatbots may not provide mental health therapy to minors without the direct supervision of a licensed or qualified professional. Additionally, eligible minors cannot be discouraged from seeking help from qualified professionals or their parents or guardians. The bill includes a number of other prohibited acts, actions, and activities.
