September 11, 2024. (Washington, D.C.) – Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed nine bipartisan bills to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI).
The US relies on existing federal laws and guidelines to regulate AI but aims to introduce AI legislation and a federal regulation authority. Until then, developers and deployers of AI systems will operate in an increasing patchwork of state and local laws, underscoring challenges to ensure compliance.
For example, an employer may have to get permission from employees to use an AI system that collects data about them. These states have transparency laws: California (SB 1001), Florida (S 1680), Illinois (HB 2557), and Maryland (HB 1202).
In 2024, the California ("CA") Legislature was particularly active in developing and passing dozens of AI-related bills that aim to impose wide-ranging obligations ranging from safety, consumer transparency measures, reporting requirements, clarification of privacy safeguards, protections for performers and deceased ...
One of the most common ways AI is used in law is during the electronic discovery (e-Discovery) process. During e-Discovery, lawyers identify and organize electronically stored information (ESI) in response to a request for production in a lawsuit or investigation.
“AI can help analyze and execute final contracts, but it won't do the full job,” said Lavan. “The technology is not at a point where it can handle these tasks unassisted. You still ultimately need a legal professional to review the final contract and ensure it's absolutely correct.”
This section contains information specific to each state with enacted AI governance laws, including links to legislation. California. Private sector AI governance laws. Assembly Bill 2013. Colorado. Private sector AI governance laws. Colorado AI Act. Utah. Private sector AI governance laws. Utah AI Policy Act.
State Laws on the Use of AI in the Workplace Colorado and Illinois have recently passed laws governing the use of AI in employment practices, joining New York. Colorado passed their law in May 2024 and it has an effective date of February 1, 2026.
One of the most common ways AI is used in law is during the electronic discovery (e-Discovery) process. During e-Discovery, lawyers identify and organize electronically stored information (ESI) in response to a request for production in a lawsuit or investigation.
While AI tools like ChatGPT have the potential to change the way lawyers work, that doesn't mean that it will replace them. Lawyers may harness AI as a tool to help them work faster and more effectively—but they'll still ultimately be responsible for completing legal work and practicing law.