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| Nineteen new AI-related bills have been signed into law across U.S. states in the first quarter of 2026, according to Plural Policy's April 2026 legislative tracker.<ref name="plural">[https://pluralpolicy.com/blog/the-ai-governance-watch-april-2026-nineteen-new-ai-bills-passed-into-law/ Plural Policy, "The AI Governance Watch — April 2026: Nineteen New AI Bills Passed Into Law" (April 2026)]</ref> The laws cover a range of topics including chatbot regulation, healthcare AI, education, transparency, and child safety.
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| == Notable Signed Laws ==
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| === Idaho ===
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| * '''S 1227''': Establishes a comprehensive framework for the use of generative artificial intelligence in K-12 public education.<ref name="plural" />
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| * '''S 1297''': Establishes regulations for conversational AI services.<ref name="plural" /><ref name="troutman">[https://www.troutmanprivacy.com/2026/04/proposed-state-ai-law-update-april-6-2026/ Troutman Pepper, "Proposed State AI Law Update — April 6, 2026"]</ref>
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| === New York ===
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| * '''S 8828''' (RAISE Act amendments): Signed by Governor Hochul on March 27, 2026, amending the December 2025 RAISE Act. Narrows the definition of "large frontier developer" to a $500 million revenue threshold (matching California's TFAIA), reduces penalties from $10M/$30M to $1M/$3M, and delays enforcement to January 1, 2027. See [[News New-York-RAISE-Act-Amendments-S8828-2026|dedicated article]] for full details.<ref name="plural" /><ref name="wiley">[https://www.wiley.law/alert-New-York-Finalizes-RAISE-Act-for-Frontier-AI-Models-Law-Takes-Effect-January-1-2027 Wiley, "New York Finalizes RAISE Act for Frontier AI Models; Law Takes Effect January 1, 2027," April 2026]</ref><ref name="mofo">[https://www.mofo.com/resources/insights/260403-new-york-amends-the-raise-act-to-align-more-closely Morrison & Foerster, "New York Amends the RAISE Act to Align More Closely with California's TFAIA," April 3, 2026]</ref>
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| === Oregon ===
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| * '''SB 1546''': Establishes regulations for AI companion platforms — systems designed to simulate human-like platonic, intimate, or romantic relationships with users. The law includes a private right of action with statutory damages.<ref name="plural" /><ref name="troutman" />
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| === Tennessee ===
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| * '''SB 1580''': Prohibits AI systems from representing themselves as qualified mental health professionals. Includes a private right of action.<ref name="troutman" /><ref name="transparency3">[https://www.transparencycoalition.ai/news/ai-legislative-update-april3-2026 Transparency Coalition, "AI Legislative Update — April 3, 2026"]</ref>
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| === Washington ===
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| * '''HB 1170''': Requires large AI providers (1M+ monthly users) and government agencies to inform users when content is modified using artificial intelligence.<ref name="plural" />
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| * '''HB 2225''': Requires chatbot operators to provide transparency disclosures and protections for minors and against self-harm.<ref name="plural" />
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| * '''SB 5105''': Expands existing laws against sexually explicit depictions of minors, with a focus on AI-generated content.<ref name="plural" />
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| * '''SB 5395''': Increases restrictions on the use of AI in prior authorizations by health insurance carriers.<ref name="plural" />
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| === Colorado ===
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| * '''SB 11''': Relates to search warrants served on covered platforms including social media companies and AI platforms.<ref name="plural" />
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| == Context ==
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| This wave of state-level legislation comes amid an ongoing federal-state tension over AI regulation. The [[News White-House-National-Policy-Framework-AI-2026|White House National Policy Framework for AI]], released March 20, 2026, recommended preempting state AI laws, and the [[News Commerce-Dept-State-AI-Laws-Assessment-2026|Commerce Department identified state AI laws as "onerous" and inconsistent with national policy]].<ref name="hklaw">[https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/03/white-house-releases-a-national-policy-framework-for-artificial Holland & Knight, "White House Releases a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence" (March 2026)]</ref> Despite these federal efforts, state legislatures have continued to advance AI laws at a rapid pace.
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| == References ==
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| [[Category:State Legislation]]
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| [[Category:Chatbot Regulation]]
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| [[Category:Healthcare AI]]
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| [[Category:Education]]
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| [[Category:Child Safety]]
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