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The measures closest to becoming law, the laws about to take effect, the steps scheduled next, and what just became law.
Closest to law
United States (federal)Romance Scam Prevention ActPassed bothPassed bothSep 243 days ago
CACaliforniaCustomer Service ChatbotsPassed bothPassed bothSep 1413 days ago
CACaliforniaWorkplace Surveillance ToolsPassed bothPassed bothSep 102 weeks ago
CACaliforniaEmployment: Automated Decision SystemsPassed bothPassed bothSep 92 weeks ago
CACaliforniaEmployment: Technological Displacement: NoticePassed bothPassed bothSep 92 weeks ago
CACaliforniaMental Health Professionals: Artificial IntelligencePassed bothPassed bothSep 92 weeks ago
CACaliforniaDigital ReplicasPassed bothPassed bothSep 82 weeks ago
CACaliforniaData Brokers: Deletion Mechanism: Elected Officials and JudgesPassed bothPassed bothSep 43 weeks ago
CACaliforniaCalifornia AI Transparency Act RevisionsPassed bothPassed bothSep 23 weeks ago
CACaliforniaConsumer Privacy: Deletion RequestsPassed bothPassed bothSep 23 weeks ago
CACaliforniaHealth Care Services: AI Clinical Decision SupportPassed bothPassed bothAug 304 weeks ago
CACaliforniaPornographic Internet Websites: Depicted IndividualsPassed bothPassed bothAug 284 weeks ago
MAMassachusettsMassachusetts Data Privacy ActPassed bothPassed bothJun 173 months ago
NYNew YorkAI companions unsafe features for minorsPassed bothPassed bothJun 53 months ago
NYNew YorkNew York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News (FAIR News) ActPassed bothPassed bothJun 53 months ago
NYNew YorkArtificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency ActPassed bothPassed bothJun 43 months ago
NYNew YorkResponsible Data Center Development ActPassed bothPassed bothJun 43 months ago
NYNew YorkStop Deepfakes Act (synthetic content provenance)Passed bothPassed bothJun 43 months ago
NYNew YorkSurveillance Pricing ProhibitionPassed bothPassed bothJun 43 months ago
United States (federal)Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025Passed one chamberPassed one chamberSep 243 days ago
United States (federal)Safe Cloud Storage ActPassed one chamberPassed one chamberSep 1710 days ago
United KingdomCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillPassed one chamberPassed one chamberSep 1611 days ago
United States (federal)Affordable Innovation for the Grid ActPassed one chamberPassed one chamberSep 1611 days ago
United States (federal)Digital Asset Market Clarity ActPassed one chamberPassed one chamberSep 1512 days ago
United KingdomCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillPassed one chamberPassed one chamberSep 72 weeks ago
BrazilBrazil AI Bill (Marco Legal da Inteligencia Artificial)Passed one chamberPassed one chamberSep 23 weeks ago
ChileChile AI Systems BillPassed one chamberPassed one chamberSep 13 weeks ago
MAMassachusettsAn Act protecting children from addictive social media feedsPassed one chamberPassed one chamberJul 152 months ago
United States (federal)KIDS ActPassed one chamberPassed one chamberJul 132 months ago
DEDelawareArtificial Intelligence and Extended Reality in Schools Pilot ProgramPassed one chamberPassed one chamberJun 302 months ago
European UnionRegulation to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online (CSA Regulation)Passed one chamberPassed one chamberJun 293 months ago
PAPennsylvaniaConsumer Data Privacy ActPassed one chamberPassed one chamberJun 253 months ago
United States (federal)SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026Passed one chamberPassed one chamberJun 243 months ago
PAPennsylvaniaDisclosure of synthetic advertising contentPassed one chamberPassed one chamberJun 223 months ago
CanadaLawful Access Act, 2026Passed one chamberPassed one chamberJun 183 months ago
PAPennsylvaniaDisclosure of AI-generated contentPassed one chamberPassed one chamberJun 123 months ago
OHOhioData Center Study CommissionPassed one chamberPassed one chamberJun 103 months ago
United States (federal)Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (House amendment to S. 1318)Passed one chamberPassed one chamberJun 53 months ago
OHOhioAI-generated images, simulated child pornography and replica identity fraudPassed one chamberPassed one chamberMay 274 months ago
United States (federal)Stop Stealing our Chips ActPassed one chamberPassed one chamberMay 214 months ago
Taking effect
4dAn Act Concerning Consumer Privacy and ProtectionCTConnecticutTakes effect · Oct 14dAn Act Concerning Online Safety (comprehensive AI and chatbot law)CTConnecticutTakes effect · Oct 14dIdentity fraud using artificial intelligence and deepfakesMDMarylandTakes effect · Oct 14dArtificial Intelligence in Health Coverage DeterminationsALAlabamaTakes effect · Oct 14dPublic Service Commission Review of Large Load Data Center ContractsALAlabamaTakes effect · Oct 165dChile Personal Data Protection Law (Ley 21.719)ChileTakes effect · Dec 180dConsumer protections for digital access transaction kiosksNHNew HampshireTakes effect · Dec 1696dCEQA: Data Centers and Geothermal ProjectsCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dData Centers: Rate StructuresCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dData Centers: ReportingCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dData Centers: Water Use DisclosuresCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dElectricity: Data CentersCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dWater Resources: Data CentersCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dFalse Advertising: Synthetic PerformersCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dCompanion Chatbots: Children's Safety (Adam's Law)CACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dCovered Platforms: Age Restriction: e-Safety Advisory CommissionCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dOnline Services Accessed by ChildrenCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dAge Verification Signals: Software ApplicationsCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dReporting Mechanism: Child Sexual Abuse MaterialCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dToys: Companion ChatbotsCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 2027
CTConnecticutTakes effect · Oct 14dAn Act Concerning Online Safety (comprehensive AI and chatbot law)CTConnecticutTakes effect · Oct 14dIdentity fraud using artificial intelligence and deepfakesMDMarylandTakes effect · Oct 14dArtificial Intelligence in Health Coverage DeterminationsALAlabamaTakes effect · Oct 14dPublic Service Commission Review of Large Load Data Center ContractsALAlabamaTakes effect · Oct 165dChile Personal Data Protection Law (Ley 21.719)ChileTakes effect · Dec 180dConsumer protections for digital access transaction kiosksNHNew HampshireTakes effect · Dec 1696dCEQA: Data Centers and Geothermal ProjectsCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dData Centers: Rate StructuresCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dData Centers: ReportingCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dData Centers: Water Use DisclosuresCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dElectricity: Data CentersCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dWater Resources: Data CentersCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dFalse Advertising: Synthetic PerformersCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dCompanion Chatbots: Children's Safety (Adam's Law)CACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dCovered Platforms: Age Restriction: e-Safety Advisory CommissionCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dOnline Services Accessed by ChildrenCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dAge Verification Signals: Software ApplicationsCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dReporting Mechanism: Child Sexual Abuse MaterialCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 202796dToys: Companion ChatbotsCACaliforniaTakes effect · Jan 1, 2027Scheduled next
4dActive Cyber Defense Act (Act on Preventing Damage from Unauthorized Acts Against Critical Computers)
JapanIncident reporting provisions for designated critical infrastructure operators scheduled to apply · Oct 129dCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillUnited KingdomLords report stage scheduled · Oct 2629dCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillUnited KingdomScheduled: Report stage, Lords · Oct 2647dPersonal Data (Digital Twins) BillUnited KingdomScheduled: 2nd reading, Commons · Nov 1347dDigital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
IndiaSection 6(9) and section 27(1)(d) (consent managers) scheduled to apply, one year after the notification · Nov 1347dDigital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025IndiaRule 4 (consent managers) scheduled to apply, one year after publication · Nov 1365dChile Personal Data Protection Law (Ley 21.719)ChileMain amendments to Laws 19.628, 20.285 and 19.496 scheduled to enter into force (first day of the 24th month after publi · Dec 166dAI ActEuropean UnionNew prohibition on AI systems generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes and child sexual abuse material scheduled to ap · Dec 266dPlatform Work DirectiveEuropean UnionTransposition deadline for member states · Dec 266dGuidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systemsEuropean UnionTransition deadline for generative AI systems placed on the market before 2 August 2026 to comply with Article 50(2) mar · Dec 266dDigital Omnibus on AIEuropean UnionBan on AI systems generating non-consensual intimate content and CSAM scheduled to apply · Dec 273dProduct Liability DirectiveEuropean UnionTransposition deadline; directive applies to products placed on the market after this date · Dec 974dPrivacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
AustraliaSchedule 1 Part 15 automated decision-making transparency obligations scheduled to apply · Dec 1074dChildren's Online Privacy CodeAustraliaCode scheduled to be finalised and registered · Dec 1095dUN Convention against Cybercrime
United NationsSignature period at UN Headquarters scheduled to close · Dec 314moAct on the Protection of Personal Information AmendmentJapanFurther provisions scheduled to apply · Jan 17, 20275moLaw on Artificial Intelligence
VietnamCompliance deadline for AI systems already in operation outside healthcare, education and finance (12 months after effec · Mar 1, 20276moEuropean Health Data Space RegulationEuropean UnionRegulation applies in general; deadline for the Commission to adopt key implementing acts · Mar 26, 20276moGDPR Procedural Regulation (cross-border enforcement)European UnionRegulation scheduled to apply · Apr 2, 20277moIndependent International Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI GovernanceUnited NationsSecond session of the Global Dialogue scheduled in New York (3 to 4 May 2027), back-to-back with the multi-stakeholder f · May 3, 2027
JapanIncident reporting provisions for designated critical infrastructure operators scheduled to apply · Oct 129dCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillUnited KingdomLords report stage scheduled · Oct 2629dCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillUnited KingdomScheduled: Report stage, Lords · Oct 2647dPersonal Data (Digital Twins) BillUnited KingdomScheduled: 2nd reading, Commons · Nov 1347dDigital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023IndiaSection 6(9) and section 27(1)(d) (consent managers) scheduled to apply, one year after the notification · Nov 1347dDigital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025IndiaRule 4 (consent managers) scheduled to apply, one year after publication · Nov 1365dChile Personal Data Protection Law (Ley 21.719)ChileMain amendments to Laws 19.628, 20.285 and 19.496 scheduled to enter into force (first day of the 24th month after publi · Dec 166dAI ActEuropean UnionNew prohibition on AI systems generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes and child sexual abuse material scheduled to ap · Dec 266dPlatform Work DirectiveEuropean UnionTransposition deadline for member states · Dec 266dGuidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systemsEuropean UnionTransition deadline for generative AI systems placed on the market before 2 August 2026 to comply with Article 50(2) mar · Dec 266dDigital Omnibus on AIEuropean UnionBan on AI systems generating non-consensual intimate content and CSAM scheduled to apply · Dec 273dProduct Liability DirectiveEuropean UnionTransposition deadline; directive applies to products placed on the market after this date · Dec 974dPrivacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024AustraliaSchedule 1 Part 15 automated decision-making transparency obligations scheduled to apply · Dec 1074dChildren's Online Privacy CodeAustraliaCode scheduled to be finalised and registered · Dec 1095dUN Convention against CybercrimeUnited NationsSignature period at UN Headquarters scheduled to close · Dec 314moAct on the Protection of Personal Information AmendmentJapanFurther provisions scheduled to apply · Jan 17, 20275moLaw on Artificial IntelligenceVietnamCompliance deadline for AI systems already in operation outside healthcare, education and finance (12 months after effec · Mar 1, 20276moEuropean Health Data Space RegulationEuropean UnionRegulation applies in general; deadline for the Commission to adopt key implementing acts · Mar 26, 20276moGDPR Procedural Regulation (cross-border enforcement)European UnionRegulation scheduled to apply · Apr 2, 20277moIndependent International Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI GovernanceUnited NationsSecond session of the Global Dialogue scheduled in New York (3 to 4 May 2027), back-to-back with the multi-stakeholder f · May 3, 2027Just became law, or stopped
| Moved | Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 252 days ago | United Nations | UN Convention against Cybercrime
AdoptedAdopted | AdoptedAdopted | CyberData+1 |
| Sep 234 days ago | MDMaryland | Responsible Data Center Development in Maryland
In forceIn forceD (Democrat) | In forceIn forceD (Democrat) | Data centers |
| Sep 234 days ago | United States (federal) | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
AdoptedAdopted | AdoptedAdopted | AI |
| Sep 234 days ago | United Kingdom | SMS designation of Google in general search and search advertising
RuledRuled | RuledRuled | PlatformsAI |
| Sep 225 days ago | ILIllinois | Executive Order to Create Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet
AdoptedAdoptedD (Democrat)Unverified | AdoptedAdoptedD (Democrat) | AIGov AI |
| Sep 216 days ago | United Nations | Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance
AdoptedAdopted | AdoptedAdopted | AIGov AI |
| Sep 216 days ago | CACalifornia | CEQA: Data Centers and Geothermal Projects
EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | Data centers |
| Sep 189 days ago | VAVirginia | Virginia Data Center Accountability Framework and AI risk initiatives (Executive Order 22)
AdoptedAdoptedD (Democrat) | AdoptedAdoptedD (Democrat) | Data centersAI+1 |
| Sep 1611 days ago | Japan | Act on the Protection of Personal Information Amendment
In forceIn force | In forceIn force | PrivacyData+2 |
| Sep 1611 days ago | CACalifornia | False Advertising: Synthetic Performers
EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | AIDeepfakes |
| Sep 122 weeks ago | European Union | Data Act
In forceIn force | In forceIn force | DataPlatforms |
| Sep 122 weeks ago | Australia | Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2026
In forceIn force | In forceIn force | KidsPlatforms |
| Sep 112 weeks ago | European Union | Cyber Resilience Act
In forceIn force | In forceIn force | Cyber |
| Sep 112 weeks ago | Australia | Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024
In forceIn force | In forceIn force | KidsPlatforms+1 |
| Sep 112 weeks ago |  South Korea | Personal Information Protection Act Amendment
In forceIn force | In forceIn force | PrivacyData+1 |
| Sep 102 weeks ago | CACalifornia | Companion Chatbots: Children's Safety (Adam's Law)
EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | AIKids |
| Sep 92 weeks ago | CACalifornia | Artificial Intelligence: Auditors: Registration
EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | AIGov AI |
| Sep 82 weeks ago | NHNew Hampshire | Use of and disputes over blockchain and digital currencies
In forceIn forceR (Republican) | In forceIn forceR (Republican) | Crypto |
| Sep 23 weeks ago | TXTexas | SCOPE Act (Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment)
In forceIn forceR (Republican) | In forceIn forceR (Republican) | KidsPrivacy+1 |
| Sep 23 weeks ago | DEDelaware | Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act Amendments
EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | EnactedEnactedD (Democrat) | PrivacyData |