AI Legislative Update: New Bills and Executive Actions Across States

A legislative update from September 25, 2026, details new AI-related bills and executive actions across various US states. California, Illinois, and Oregon governors have taken executive action to address the dangers of unchecked AI models. Proposed legislation includes requirements for generative AI content in news, prohibitions on surveillance pricing, and moratoria on hyperscale data centers, along with measures regulating AI use in healthcare and establishing independent verification for AI risk mitigation.