AI Bills in 2025: US Lawmaker Activity

AI Legislation Surge in the U.S.

As of early 2025, a total of 781 bills related to artificial intelligence are currently awaiting consideration in the United States, as tracked by an online resource.

This figure, compiled by the consulting firm MultiState, surpasses the entire number of AI bills introduced throughout 2024, which stood at 743. Prior to this, in 2023, fewer than 200 bills concerning AI were proposed by state and federal legislators.

Recent Legislative Proposals

Several new laws have been recently put forward. These include Maryland’s H.B. 1331, designed to oversee the creation and application of high-risk AI in critical decision-making processes.

Furthermore, Texas is considering the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act, a broad piece of legislation. Massachusetts’ HD 3750 is also under review, which mandates that health insurance companies reveal their utilization of AI when evaluating insurance claims.

Factors Driving the Increase

The current state of legislative activity is largely a consequence of limited progress at the federal level. Congress has encountered difficulties in establishing a comprehensive AI framework, unlike the EU’s AI Act.

The current administration has not demonstrated a strong inclination towards stringent AI regulation. An executive order signed in late January directs federal agencies to foster AI development, ensuring it remains unbiased and supports societal well-being, economic strength, and national security.

However, despite this directive, substantial congressional AI legislation has not yet received the administration’s endorsement.

This lack of federal action is prompting states to take the lead in shaping AI policy.