AI Regulations Tracker

Every AI and algorithmic decision-making regulation XIRA tracks, organized by state. Updated as new laws are signed.

Tracking 99 regulations across 24 states and jurisdictions. Every entry verified against enrolled statute text. Last updated April 9, 2026.

Compare AI regulations between states

Pick two states to compare obligations, timing, and enforcement exposure.

Signal: compare totals, in-effect counts, and highest state penalty side by side.

Washington has 17 regulations while California has 31. Washington requires Human oversight required that California does not. California requires AI detection tool required, Consumer opt-out required, ADM impact assessment required that Washington does not. Both states require Disclosure to users required, Transparency notice required, Content provenance required.

Summary statsWashingtonCalifornia
Total regulations1731
AI-specific laws619
Sector-specific laws01
Privacy ADM laws11
Highest state penalty$7,500$1,000,000
Already in effect1329
Upcoming42

Federal penalties also apply: up to $53,088 per violation (FTC). These apply in every state in addition to state-level penalties above.

ObligationWACA
ADM impact assessment required
AI detection tool required
Bias testing required
Consent required
Consumer notification required
Consumer opt-out required
Content provenance required
Content removal required
Data access rights
Disclosure to users required
Human oversight required
Impact assessment required
Incident reporting required
Profiling disclosure required
Prohibited practices
Record-keeping required
Reporting required
Right to human review
Risk management program required
Safety protocols required
Transparency notice required

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