AI laws by status — track the regulatory landscape
A snapshot of where every US state sits on AI regulation, grouped from "fines flowing today" to "no state law yet." Use this view to triage where your compliance dollars go first — start with In Effect, then look at Enacted laws with near deadlines.
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In Effect
9 statesActive AI laws with enforceable penalties today. These are the highest-priority compliance targets — fines and lawsuits are already happening here.
Enacted
4 statesSigned into law with deadlines on the calendar. Compliance work should already be underway; most enforcement windows open within 12–18 months.
Proposed / Study Phase
17 statesBills moving through legislature or task forces preparing recommendations. Worth monitoring — many of these will become law within the next session.
Vetoed / No Law
21 statesNo state-specific AI law in force. Federal rules and existing consumer-protection statutes still apply, and adjacent states may pull these jurisdictions along.