On June 4, 2026, Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan released a discussion draft of the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026 (GAAIA). The GAAIA is the latest federal attempt at timely and coherent technology-based regulations.
This bill, however, takes a notably different approach. Narrow enough to be effective, GAAIA sidesteps the pitfalls that
Connecticut’s Governor Ned Lamont announced on May 29, 2026 that he had ratified sweeping artificial intelligence legislation in Senate Bill 5, titled “An Act Concerning Online Safety.” The law is unique in its breadth among the growing list of state AI laws, in that it regulates several distinct applications or categories of AI.
Specifically,
In February 2026, a public-private partnership headed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury concluded an investigative process aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and risk mitigation for AI in the financial services sector.
The partnership consisted of executives from over 100 financial institutions, U.S. and international agencies, federal and state financial regulators, and other key stakeholders.
On May 14, 2026, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 26-189, the new Colorado artificial intelligence statute which goes into effect January 1, 2027. SB 26-189 replaces SB 24-205, the controversial AI statute that had not yet become effective.
SB 26-189 was the result of several years of negotiations between groups seeking more regulation of
Among the growing number of state AI statutes, multiple states have now enacted laws governing the use of artificial intelligence technology by health insurers when determining whether or not to cover claims.
This article outlines some considerations for insurers, focusing on Nebraska, Georgia and Colorado statutes.
Last week, on May 8, 2026, the public comment period for New York City’s own version of the “click-to-cancel rule” closed. The proposed rule (NYC Subscription Rule) was issued following an Executive Order from January 2026 by New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, which focuses on ensuring New Yorkers are not forced to remain in
State privacy regulators continue to focus on consumers’ rights to opt out of the sale of personal information and targeted advertising, signaling that this issue remains a top enforcement priority across the United States.
As comprehensive state privacy laws mature, regulators are increasingly emphasizing not just the existence of opt‑out mechanisms, but whether businesses are
Last week, the House Energy and Commerce and Financial Services Committees announced a joint effort to advance two new data privacy bills: the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (the SECURE Data Act) and the Guidelines for Use, Access, and Responsible Disclosure of Financial Data Act (the GUARD Financial Data
We have another one! We wrote last week about Oklahoma’s new consumer protection law. Now, Alabama has passed its own comprehensive privacy law. The Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, House Bill 351, (the Law) will go into effect on May 1, 2027.
Here is a general summary of what to expect:
We have another one! We wrote last week about Oklahoma’s new consumer protection law. Now, Alabama has passed its own comprehensive privacy law. The Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, House Bill 351, (the Law) will go into effect on May 1, 2027.
Here is a general summary of what to expect: