Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Oct 6, 2026
California Governor signs over 20 AI‑related bills into law
Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 20 bills covering AI transparency, synthetic performer disclosures, chatbot labeling, and industry‑specific AI use restrictions. The measures amend the California AI Transparency Act, create new…
California AI Transparency Act
Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Oct 2, 2026
California Governor signs three AI employment laws
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 947, SB 951, and AB 1883 to regulate AI in employment. The laws restrict automated decision systems, require technology-related layoff notices, and limit workplace surveillance tools. Each law includes civil…
California Labor Commissioner · SB 947 (No Robo Bosses Act)
Moderate
Proposed bill
Proposed
United States (federal) · Sep 28, 2026
U.S. lawmakers introduce AI AGENT Act and California SB 1106 defining AI agents
This summer U.S. lawmakers released two of the first legislative proposals for regulating AI agents: the federal AI AGENT Act and California SB 1106. The AI AGENT Act would establish a consumer‑facing framework based on the agent’s…
CPPA · California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by CPRA)
Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Sep 23, 2026
California SB 1119 signed into law regulating AI chatbots for minors
The Future of Privacy Forum report notes that California’s SB 1119 was recently signed into law by Governor Newsom. The law targets chatbot interactions with minors, requiring disclosures, crisis‑response protocols, age assurance, parental…
SB 1119
Moderate
Proposed bill
Passed
California · Sep 15, 2026
California legislature passes three AI employment bills pending Governor's signature
The California State Legislature approved SB 947, SB 951, and AB 1883, which impose restrictions on automated decision systems, require technology displacement notices under Cal/WARN, and limit workplace surveillance tools. Each bill would…
California Labor Commissioner · SB 947 (No Robo Bosses Act)
Low
New law
Signed
California · Sep 11, 2026
California Governor signs AB 2071 and AB 2298 to add digital literacy and cybersecurity to school curricula
Governor Newsom signed a package of 12 bills, including AB 2071 and AB 2298, that require digital wellness and cybersecurity education in California schools. The bills aim to protect children online through education rather than bans.
AB 2071
Moderate
New law
Signed
Colorado · Aug 17, 2026 · effective Jan 1, 2027
Colorado governor signs SB 26-189, revising AI Act to regulate ADMT in employment
On May 14, 2026, Colorado Governor signed SB 26-189, repealing and replacing the 2024 Artificial Intelligence Act. The new law, effective January 1, 2027, targets automated decision‑making technology (ADMT) that materially influences…
DE DOJ · Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act
Moderate
Proposed bill
Announced
European Union · Aug 6, 2026
EU proposes Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) to boost AI and cloud sovereignty
The European Commission released the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) proposal in June 2026, aiming to enhance EU competitiveness in AI and cloud technologies. The draft sets up Cloud and AI Leadership Initiatives, national AI…
European Commission · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Proposed bill
Introduced
United States (federal) · Aug 5, 2026
Senator Mark Kelly introduces Senior Chatbot Protection Act
Future of Privacy Forum notes the bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act was introduced to establish baseline consumer protections and transparency for AI chatbots used by older adults. The statement welcomes the effort to create clear…
Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act
Moderate
Proposed bill
In committee
United States (federal) · Aug 5, 2026
Senate Commerce Committee to vote on four privacy‑invasive bills (KOSA, SCREEN Act, Youth AI Privacy Act, CHATBOT Act)
The Senate Commerce Committee will vote this week on four bills: KOSA, the SCREEN Act, the Youth AI Privacy Act, and the CHATBOT Act. The bills are presented as child‑protection measures but are criticized for creating new privacy and…
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee · KOSA
