Jurisdiction dossier
No comprehensive federal AI law; a patchwork of binding state statutes plus a narrow federal deepfake law. 10 obligations tracked — 7 in force. Next dated deadline: 2 Aug 2026.
No comprehensive federal AI law; a patchwork of binding state statutes plus a narrow federal deepfake law.
checked 24 Jun 2026 primary source ↗
Binds Anyone publishing non-consensual intimate imagery; covered online platforms (notice-and-removal). Bans non-consensual intimate imagery incl. AI deepfakes; covered platforms must remove within 48h (notice-and-removal duty live 19 May 2026).
Stated maximum penalty — FTC enforcement; criminal penalties
Binds Operators of companion-chatbot platforms available in California. AI-status disclosure + self-harm protocols.
Stated maximum penalty — Private right of action
Binds Frontier AI developers (>1e26 training ops); large frontier developers (>$500M revenue). Safety frameworks + critical-incident reporting to Cal OES for frontier developers.
Stated maximum penalty — Up to $1M per violation
Binds Developers of generative AI systems made available to Californians. Public dataset-summary disclosure for generative AI offered to Californians.
Stated maximum penalty — Civil enforcement
Binds Covered GenAI providers with >1M monthly users accessible in California. AI-detection tool + content provenance for >1M-user providers.
Stated maximum penalty — Civil penalties per violation/day
Binds Developers & deployers of automated decision-making tech in consequential decisions. ADMT documentation, consumer notice & appeal rights.
Stated maximum penalty — AG enforcement; per violation
Binds Employers & employment agencies using AI in employment decisions. Bars discriminatory AI use in hiring; notice required.
Stated maximum penalty — IDHR enforcement
Binds Large frontier developers (>1e26 ops, >$500M revenue) operating in New York. Safety/security protocols + 72h incident reporting to NY AG/DHSES.
Stated maximum penalty — Up to $1M / $3M
Binds NYC employers & agencies using automated employment decision tools (AEDTs). Annual bias audit + published summary + candidate notice.
Stated maximum penalty — $500–$1,500 per violation/day
Binds Persons developing/deploying AI in Texas or serving Texas residents; state agencies. Bans manipulative/discriminatory AI; AG-enforced.
Stated maximum penalty — Up to $200k/violation; $40k/day
The next dated obligation under Federal + state AI laws (TAKE IT DOWN Act; CA, CO, TX, IL, NY) applies on August 2, 2026. 7 obligations are already in force.
Current obligations bind, among others, Covered GenAI providers with >1M monthly users accessible in California; Developers & deployers of automated decision-making tech in consequential decisions. Scope and thresholds vary per instrument — see each row's source for the legal text.
Stated statutory maxima include: SB 942 (amd. AB 853) — Civil penalties per violation/day; SB 26-189 — AG enforcement; per violation. These are the maximum amounts in the instruments; actual enforcement is at the regulator's discretion.
Not legal advice. Each obligation links to its primary source and carries the date it was last checked; verify the legal text before relying on it.