Moderate
Proposed bill
Proposed
United States (federal) · Oct 8, 2026
EPIC urges Congress to ban CBP's use of financial data in predictive policing
EPIC reports that Customs & Border Patrol's Predictive Intelligence Targeting Teams are using financial records and travel data to target individuals without disclosing how the data was obtained. The article cites past ICE bulk subpoenas…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · Right to Financial Privacy Act
Moderate
Proposed bill
Introduced
United States (federal) · Oct 7, 2026
Sen. Gillibrand reintroduces Data Protection Act to create U.S. Data Protection Agency
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D‑NY) has reintroduced the Data Protection Act, which would establish an independent federal Data Protection Agency. The bill aims to limit collection, use and sharing of personal data, oversee high‑risk…
Low
Proposed bill
Proposed
New York · Oct 7, 2026
EPIC urges NYC Council to adopt AI liability bills Intro 2599 and 2600
EPIC counsel testified before the New York City Council, supporting Intro 2599, which would treat AI chatbots as products with developer liability, and Intro 2600, which would create a private right of action for foreseeable AI harms. The…
People-First Chatbot Bill
Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Oct 6, 2026
California signs law banning AI tools that assess employee emotions or collect neural data
On September 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that prohibits employers from using AI-powered workplace surveillance to evaluate employees' emotional states or gather neural data. The law creates new restrictions on…
Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Oct 2, 2026
California Governor signs three AI employment laws
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 947, SB 951, and AB 1883 to regulate AI in employment. The laws restrict automated decision systems, require technology-related layoff notices, and limit workplace surveillance tools. Each law includes civil…
California Labor Commissioner · SB 947 (No Robo Bosses Act)
Moderate
Proposed bill
Proposed
United States (federal) · Sep 28, 2026
U.S. lawmakers introduce AI AGENT Act and California SB 1106 defining AI agents
This summer U.S. lawmakers released two of the first legislative proposals for regulating AI agents: the federal AI AGENT Act and California SB 1106. The AI AGENT Act would establish a consumer‑facing framework based on the agent’s…
CPPA · California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by CPRA)
Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Sep 23, 2026
California SB 1119 signed into law regulating AI chatbots for minors
The Future of Privacy Forum report notes that California’s SB 1119 was recently signed into law by Governor Newsom. The law targets chatbot interactions with minors, requiring disclosures, crisis‑response protocols, age assurance, parental…
SB 1119
Moderate
Proposed bill
Passed
California · Sep 15, 2026
California legislature passes three AI employment bills pending Governor's signature
The California State Legislature approved SB 947, SB 951, and AB 1883, which impose restrictions on automated decision systems, require technology displacement notices under Cal/WARN, and limit workplace surveillance tools. Each bill would…
California Labor Commissioner · SB 947 (No Robo Bosses Act)
High
Amendment
Signed
Delaware · Sep 3, 2026 · effective Jan 1, 2027
Delaware Governor signs HB 380, amending the DPDPA effective Jan 1 2027
Governor Meyer signed HB 380 on September 2, amending the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act. The amendment expands the definition of sensitive data, lowers applicability thresholds, adds new contractual and due‑diligence requirements for…
CFPB · Fair Credit Reporting Act
Moderate
Proposed bill
Passed one chamber
California · Aug 31, 2026
California Assembly Bill 1709 passed, bans social media recommendation features for users under 16
The California legislature passed Assembly Bill 1709, which would prohibit platforms from providing recommendation algorithms and related features to users under 16. The bill would require age‑verification methods that could involve…
AB 1709
Moderate
New law
Signed
Colorado · Aug 17, 2026 · effective Jan 1, 2027
Colorado governor signs SB 26-189, revising AI Act to regulate ADMT in employment
On May 14, 2026, Colorado Governor signed SB 26-189, repealing and replacing the 2024 Artificial Intelligence Act. The new law, effective January 1, 2027, targets automated decision‑making technology (ADMT) that materially influences…
DE DOJ · Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act
Moderate
Proposed bill
Introduced
United States (federal) · Aug 5, 2026
Senator Mark Kelly introduces Senior Chatbot Protection Act
Future of Privacy Forum notes the bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act was introduced to establish baseline consumer protections and transparency for AI chatbots used by older adults. The statement welcomes the effort to create clear…
Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act
