Browse AI Bills
31 bills tracked across 2 jurisdictions
S 4113
Senator Hawley introduced a bill that would ban the Department of Defense from using AI to make lethal force decisions without human approval. The bill specifically prohibits autonomous weapons systems from selecting and engaging targets on their own, requiring meaningful human control over any decision to use deadly force.
Last action: Mar 17, 2026
S 4098
Senator Gary Peters introduced S 4098 to require federal agencies to make their public data 'AI-ready' by standardizing formats and improving data quality. The bill would create new standards for how government datasets are structured and shared, making it easier for businesses and researchers to use federal data in AI applications. It establishes a task force to develop these standards and requires agencies to inventory and improve their public datasets within specific timelines.
Last action: Mar 16, 2026
HR 7907
Representative Jay Obernolte introduced HR 7907 to have NIST create standards for biological data used in AI systems. The bill requires NIST to develop definitions, frameworks, and best practices for preparing biological datasets (like genomic, medical imaging, and clinical trial data) for AI models within one year.
Last action: Mar 12, 2026
S 4069
Senator Peters introduced a bill directing NIST to create standards for using biological data (like genetic sequences, medical images, and patient records) in AI systems. The bill would establish definitions, quality benchmarks, and frameworks to ensure biological datasets are properly prepared and validated before companies use them to train AI models. This aims to improve accuracy and safety when AI is applied to healthcare and life sciences.
Last action: Mar 12, 2026
S 3982
Senator Harris introduced S 3982 to make companies criminally liable when their AI systems are used to commit fraud, even if the company didn't intend the fraud. The bill closes a legal loophole where businesses could claim their AI acted independently, forcing companies to take responsibility for fraudulent outcomes from their automated systems.
Last action: Mar 4, 2026
S 3952
Senator Peters introduced a bill that would create new compliance requirements for companies using AI in high-stakes decisions like hiring, lending, healthcare, and criminal justice. Companies would need to conduct annual bias audits, implement human oversight systems, and publicly disclose when AI makes decisions affecting people's lives.
Last action: Feb 26, 2026
HR 7696
Rep. Jackson Lee introduced HR 7696 to protect critical infrastructure from AI-powered cyberattacks. The bill would require companies operating power grids, water systems, and other essential services to implement specific AI security measures and conduct regular vulnerability assessments. It creates new federal oversight of AI systems used in critical infrastructure with mandatory reporting of AI-related security incidents.
Last action: Feb 25, 2026
HR 7576
Representatives Beyer and Obernolte introduced HR 7576 to create AI workforce training programs through tax credits. Companies that train workers in AI skills would get tax breaks, and the bill establishes government programs to help workers whose jobs are displaced by AI automation.
Last action: Feb 13, 2026
HR 7058
Representative Jim Himes introduced HR 7058, which requires the State Department to create an office that evaluates AI risks from China, Russia, and other adversary nations. The bill doesn't regulate businesses directly but mandates government reports on foreign AI threats that could influence future regulations and federal AI procurement decisions.
Last action: Jan 14, 2026
HR 6996
The Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act (HR 6996) aims to boost US exports of AI technologies by streamlining export controls and creating new government programs to help American AI companies sell internationally. While the full text isn't available yet, the title suggests it covers the entire AI technology chain from chips to software, likely reducing barriers that currently make it hard for US companies to export AI products.
Last action: Jan 9, 2026
HB 1421
Indiana House Bill 1421 would completely ban employers from using automated decision systems (like AI hiring software, resume screening tools, or performance evaluation algorithms) to make employment decisions. The bill has just been introduced and sent to the Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee for review.
Last action: Jan 8, 2026
HR 6875
Representatives McCaul and Krishnamoorthi introduced the AI OVERWATCH Act to monitor how foreign adversaries (specifically China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) use AI for military purposes. The bill requires the State Department to create annual reports tracking these countries' AI capabilities and recommend ways to counter them. This focuses on national security rather than regulating domestic businesses.
Last action: Dec 18, 2025
HR 6461
Representative Ted Lieu introduced the READ AI Models Act (HR 6461) to require companies developing powerful AI systems to run safety tests and share the results with the government. The bill specifically targets frontier AI models (think GPT-4 level and beyond) and would force developers to test for dangerous capabilities like cyberattacks, bioweapon design, or autonomous replication before release.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 2937
Senator Thom Tillis introduced the AI LEAD Act to regulate how federal agencies use AI systems. The bill requires agencies to tell Congress before buying or using AI, sets up testing requirements to catch problems before deployment, and creates new oversight rules with real penalties if agencies mess up their AI implementations.
Last action: Sep 29, 2025
HR 4695
Representative Ted Lieu introduced HR 4695 to restrict how companies and government agencies use facial recognition technology. The bill would require businesses to get explicit consent before scanning faces, ban certain uses like emotion detection in hiring, and give people the right to opt out of facial recognition systems.
Last action: Jul 23, 2025
S 2367
Senator Durbin introduced S 2367, which would require companies using AI for important decisions (like hiring, lending, or healthcare) to explain how their AI works and prove it doesn't discriminate. Companies would need to conduct regular audits of their AI systems, tell people when AI makes decisions about them, and let people opt out of certain AI decisions.
Last action: Jul 21, 2025
HR 2385
The CREATE AI Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) to give academic researchers and small businesses access to computing power and datasets for AI development. This federal program would level the playing field between Big Tech companies and smaller organizations by providing free access to expensive AI infrastructure that currently only major corporations can afford.
Last action: Mar 26, 2025
HB 1620
Indiana Representative King introduced HB 1620, requiring healthcare providers to tell patients when they use AI in medical decisions. If a doctor, hospital, or insurance company uses AI to diagnose you, recommend treatment, or decide coverage, they must disclose this to patients in writing.
Last action: Jan 21, 2025
HB 1296
Indiana HB 1296 would require state agencies to create inventories of all AI systems they use and develop policies for responsible AI deployment. The bill mandates transparency about how government uses AI but doesn't directly regulate private businesses.
Last action: Jan 13, 2025
SB 150
Indiana's SB 150, now signed into law, requires companies using AI in high-stakes decisions (like hiring, lending, or healthcare) to conduct regular bias audits and provide clear explanations when AI affects people's lives. The law creates new compliance requirements for businesses using AI tools, with penalties for companies that don't properly test their systems or notify customers about AI use.
Last action: Mar 13, 2024
SB 468
Indiana has updated its commercial code to address AI and other automated systems in business transactions. The bill, signed into law, creates new rules for when AI systems can form contracts and make business decisions, and clarifies liability when AI systems malfunction or make errors.
Last action: May 4, 2023
SB 452
Indiana just passed SB 452 to regulate how banks and lenders use AI in credit decisions. The law requires financial institutions to explain AI-driven loan denials and conduct regular fairness audits of their automated credit scoring systems.
Last action: May 4, 2023
SB 5
Indiana's SB 5 creates comprehensive consumer data privacy rules similar to California's CCPA and Europe's GDPR. The law gives Indiana residents rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of their personal data, while requiring businesses that collect data from Indiana residents to implement specific privacy practices and safeguards.
Last action: May 1, 2023
HB 1554
HB 1554, introduced in Indiana, aims to protect consumer data privacy. The bill would likely create new requirements for businesses that collect and use personal data, similar to laws in other states like California and Virginia. Without the full bill text, specific requirements and scope remain unclear.
Last action: Jan 19, 2023
HB 1563
Indiana HB 1563 would regulate how businesses and government agencies can use facial recognition software. Representative sponsors are pushing this bill through the Roads and Transportation Committee (an unusual committee assignment that may signal focus on transportation-related uses). The bill would likely create new restrictions and requirements for any organization using facial recognition technology in Indiana.
Last action: Jan 19, 2023
SB 358
Senator Freeman's SB 358 requires businesses to get explicit consent before using AI to analyze consumer data in Indiana. Companies would need to tell customers exactly how AI processes their information, let them opt out, and delete data on request. This brings GDPR-style data rights specifically to AI systems.
Last action: Feb 17, 2022
HB 1261
Indiana HB 1261 would create a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, giving residents rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of their personal data. The bill requires businesses that collect data on Indiana residents to provide privacy notices and honor consumer requests, similar to laws in California and other states.
Last action: Jan 10, 2022
SB 179
Indiana Senate Bill 179 requires election officials to implement cybersecurity measures for voting systems and creates mandatory incident reporting. The bill, now signed into law, establishes specific security protocols that election technology vendors and local election boards must follow, including annual security assessments and real-time breach notifications.
Last action: Mar 21, 2020
HB 1238
Indiana HB 1238 would require law enforcement agencies to get approval from local government bodies before buying or using surveillance technology like facial recognition, license plate readers, or predictive policing AI. Representative [sponsor not listed] introduced this bill that would force police departments to publicly disclose what surveillance tech they use and how they use it, giving communities a chance to weigh in before deployment.
Last action: Jan 7, 2020
SB 576
Indiana's SB 576 would ban employers from using AI systems that scan faces or voices during hiring unless they tell candidates first and get written consent. The bill, currently in committee, creates new rules for any company using AI-powered video interviews or voice analysis tools to screen job applicants.
Last action: Jan 14, 2019
HB 1540
Indiana HB 1540 creates new rules for healthcare professionals using AI to make medical decisions. The bill requires doctors, nurses, and other licensed healthcare providers to disclose when they use AI tools for diagnosis or treatment recommendations, and makes them legally responsible for any AI-generated medical advice they provide to patients.
Last action: Apr 26, 2017
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