State AI Law Tracker Template

Overview

US AI regulation is fragmented across states, cities, and regulatory agencies. Colorado's AI Act covers all high-risk AI with broad requirements. NYC requires bias audits for hiring algorithms. Illinois mandates consent for AI video interviews. California has transparency requirements for generative AI training data. And new bills are proposed every legislative session.

This tracking template provides a systematic framework for monitoring and managing compliance across the patchwork of US state AI requirements. It helps you assess which laws apply, track compliance status, manage remediation, and monitor emerging legislation.

What's Inside

• Key Active State AI Laws: Detailed summaries of laws currently in effect or with imminent effective dates including Colorado AI Act (February 2026), NYC Local Law 144 (in effect), Illinois AI Video Interview Act (in effect), and California AI legislation (various dates)
• Law-by-Law Requirements: For each major law—effective date, scope, key requirements, penalties, and compliance status tracking
• State Compliance Matrix: At-a-glance view of applicability by state and requirement category (employment/AEDT, insurance, privacy/ADM, healthcare, content/deepfakes)
• Legislation Watch List: Template for tracking proposed bills that may become law in your operating states
• Compliance Action Items: Structured tracking for remediation actions including state/law, action required, owner, due date, and status
• Monitoring Resources: Links to authoritative sources for tracking state AI legislation including NCSL, BSA, IAPP, and state legislature websites

Who This Is For

• Chief AI Officers managing multi-state AI compliance
• Legal/Compliance Teams tracking regulatory requirements
• HR Leaders ensuring hiring AI meets state requirements
• Product Teams building AI features with state-specific requirements
• Anyone responsible for AI compliance in multi-state operations

Why This Resource

State AI legislation changes constantly—new laws pass, effective dates arrive, and requirements evolve. This template provides a living document framework for tracking your compliance posture across all states where you operate.

The matrix format makes it easy to see at a glance which requirements apply by state, while detailed law summaries provide the specifics you need for implementation.

FAQ

Q: Which state AI laws are most urgent?

A: NYC Local Law 144 and Illinois AIVRA are already in effect. Colorado AI Act (the most comprehensive US law) takes effect February 1, 2026, and requires substantial preparation. California has multiple laws with various effective dates through 2026. The template helps you prioritize based on your operational footprint.

Q: How do I know which laws apply to my organization?

A: The compliance matrix organizes requirements by state and category (employment, insurance, privacy, healthcare, content). Check the states where you operate and the AI use cases you have. The detailed law summaries explain scope and triggers for each requirement.

Q: How often should this tracker be updated?

A: Monthly review is recommended during active legislative sessions, quarterly otherwise. The monitoring resources section provides authoritative sources for tracking new developments.