Transparency Coalition Identifies 115 State AI Bills Pending in 2026
A report from the Transparency Coalition indicates 115 state-level AI bills are in progress, with chatbot safety identified as the primary legislative priority for U.S. lawmakers.
A new analysis by the Transparency Coalition details 115 pending AI-related bills across U.S. state legislatures for the 2026 session. Lawmakers are prioritizing regulatory frameworks for generative AI, with a specific emphasis on chatbot safety, data disclosure requirements, the mitigation of deepfakes, and the oversight of large-scale frontier models.
Data from the report shows that 14 states are currently advancing specific safeguards for chatbots. Legislative attention is focused on preventing harm to minors and ensuring that human judgment remains a critical component in automated decision-making processes, particularly in sectors such as healthcare and public services.
This legislative trend indicates growing pressure for enhanced accountability within the tech sector. As AI adoption accelerates, the surge in state-level activity highlights a concerted effort to establish baseline protections in the absence of comprehensive federal legislation.