Artificial Intelligence (AI) Laws by State and Municipality

Author: Brightmine Editorial Team

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) platforms, is spreading fast in workplaces as employers and employees alike implement these tools in their everyday processes and practices. And while the legal and regulatory landscape is evolving to ensure employers implement them in a complaint and responsible manner, there is a growing patchwork of state and local laws.

For example, several jurisdictions have passed laws to prevent the discriminatory impact caused by using AI tools during the recruiting and hiring phase. These laws often address the use of facial recognition technology, automated employment decision tools or AI analysis of interviews. As employers continue to implement AI tools in their workflows, decision-making and products, it will become increasingly important to understand and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

This chart covers laws related to employment and HR; it does not cover laws that require businesses to notify consumers of their use of AI tools. Jurisdictions that have not enacted a law are marked N/A. Additional information about each law is available by clicking on the name of the jurisdiction in the first column of the chart.