Federal & Indiana AI Legislation
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Tracking 71 AI-related bills · Synced daily from Congress.gov & Indiana General Assembly
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High-Impact Bills
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Senator Mark Warner's bill creates a voluntary framework for AI developers and companies using AI to share data about how AI is affecting their workforce (think hiring, firing, task automation, and skill shifts). The Secretary of Labor would then compile and report this data to Congress and the public. Nothing here is mandatory, it's an opt-in disclosure program.
Last action: Apr 30, 2026
HR 8623
Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced HR 8623, which would force AI chatbot operators like ChatGPT, Character.AI, and Replika to verify users' ages and disclose key information about how their bots work. The bill aims to protect minors from AI chatbot harms and ensure users know when they're talking to AI rather than a human.
Last action: Apr 30, 2026
S 4407
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bill requiring AI chatbot companies to create special family accounts for children under 13 and get verifiable parental consent for teens 13-17. Companies like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini would need to build parental control systems and age verification processes, similar to what social media platforms currently do under COPPA.
Last action: Apr 28, 2026
HR 8526
Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) introduced a bill requiring mammography facilities that use AI systems to meet new FDA quality standards and undergo additional inspections. The bill would mandate that facilities using AI for breast cancer screening disclose this to patients and maintain specific documentation about their AI tools.
Last action: Apr 27, 2026
S 4402
Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced S 4402, which would require intelligence agencies to report how they use AI to analyze surveillance data collected under FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act). The bill focuses on AI systems that access raw, unfiltered surveillance data before privacy protections are applied, requiring transparency about these tools without creating new restrictions on businesses.
Last action: Apr 27, 2026
HR 8516
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) introduced HR 8516, which would create a national AI licensing system requiring companies to get government permits before deploying high-risk AI systems. The bill establishes a new AI Safety Board with power to approve or deny AI deployments in healthcare, finance, employment, and other critical sectors, while also mandating bias audits and transparency reports.
Last action: Apr 27, 2026
Recent Bill Activity
View all →S 4476Federal
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 30, 2026
HR 8623Federal
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 30, 2026
S 4407Federal
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 28, 2026
HR 8516Federal
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 27, 2026
S 4402Federal
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 27, 2026
HR 8526Federal
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 27, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What AI laws apply to Indiana businesses?
Indiana businesses are affected by both federal and state AI legislation. At the federal level, bills addressing AI in hiring, healthcare, and automated decision-making could create new compliance requirements. Indiana has its own pending bills related to AI use in government, employment, and consumer protection. We track all of them and rate each bill by how likely it is to impact your operations.
Do small businesses need to comply with AI laws?
It depends on how you use AI. If your business uses AI tools for hiring, customer service, lending, insurance, or healthcare decisions, pending legislation could require disclosure, bias testing, or human oversight. Even small businesses using off-the-shelf AI tools may need to understand their compliance obligations as these laws take effect.
How often is AI Law Tracker updated?
Our system syncs with Congress.gov and the Indiana General Assembly every day. When a bill changes status, gets amended, or receives a new action, we pick it up and update the analysis automatically. Subscribers get a weekly roundup every Monday with the most important changes.
Is this legal advice?
No. AI Law Tracker provides AI-generated summaries and analysis for informational purposes only. Our goal is to help you understand what legislation is moving and how it might affect your business. Always consult a qualified attorney before making legal or compliance decisions.
Who built AI Law Tracker?
AI Law Tracker was built by Harrison Painter, an AI Business Strategist and founder of LaunchReady.ai. He built this free resource because the businesses he works with across Indiana kept asking the same question: “What AI laws do I need to worry about?”
AI-generated analysis for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney for legal guidance.