GOP Proposes 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulation in Budget Bill
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New Law Would Ban All AI Regulation for a Decade
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House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' bill
WASHINGTON -- House Republicans surprised tech industry watchers and outraged state governments when they added a clause to Republicans' signature " big, beautiful " tax bill that would ban states and localities from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade. The brief but consequential
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House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans surprised tech industry watchers and outraged state governments when they added a clause to Republicans' signature " big, beautiful " tax bill that would ban states and localities from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade. The brief but consequential
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House GOP proposes 10-year ban on state AI regulations
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AI Regulation Ban Meets Opposition From State Attorneys General Over Risks to US Consumers
(Reuters) -A Republican proposal to block states from regulating artificial intelligence for 10 years drew opposition on Friday from a bipartisan group of attorneys general in California, New York, Ohio and other states that have regulated high-risk uses of the technology. The measure included in
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House Republicans Include a 10-Year Ban on US States Regulating AI in 'Big, Beautiful' Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans surprised tech industry watchers and outraged state governments when they added a clause to Republicans' signature " big, beautiful " tax bill that would ban states and localities from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade. The brief but consequential
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House Republicans Include a 10-Year Ban on U.S. States Regulating AI in 'Big, Beautiful' Bill
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Enter your email to get Benzinga's ultimate morning update: The PreMarket Activity Newsletter A new House Republican-backed provision in Donald Trump-backed "big, beautiful" bill reportedly aims to block state and local governments from regulating artificial intelligence for the next decade -- and
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AI regulation ban meets opposition from state attorneys general over risks to US consumers
(Reuters) -A Republican proposal to block states from regulating artificial intelligence for 10 years drew opposition on Friday from a bipartisan group of attorneys general in California, New York, Ohio and other states that have regulated high-risk uses of the technology. The measure included in
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House Republicans have added a provision to the Budget Reconciliation bill that would prevent state and local governments from regulating AI for a decade, sparking debate over federal versus state control of AI oversight.
GOP Proposes Decade-Long AI Regulation Ban in Budget Bill
House Republicans have introduced a controversial provision to the Budget Reconciliation bill that would block all state and local governments from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for 10 years
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. The measure, proposed by Representative Brett Guthrie of Kentucky, has ignited a fierce debate over the appropriate level of government oversight for rapidly advancing AI technologies.Scope and Implications of the Proposed Ban
The provision's broad language would prevent states from enforcing both existing and future laws designed to protect citizens from potential AI-related harms. This could affect a range of state-level regulations, including:
- California's law requiring healthcare providers to disclose AI use in patient communications
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- New York's 2021 law mandating bias audits for AI hiring tools
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- California's upcoming legislation requiring AI developers to document training data
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The ban could also restrict how states allocate federal funding for AI programs, potentially limiting their ability to pursue AI initiatives that diverge from federal priorities
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.Industry Perspective and Federal Standardization
AI developers and some lawmakers argue that federal action is necessary to prevent a patchwork of state regulations that could impede technological progress. Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, emphasized the need for "one clear federal standard" to avoid conflicting requirements across states
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.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concerns about overly restrictive regulations, suggesting that industry self-regulation might be preferable to government-imposed rules
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. This stance aligns with the broader push for federal preemption of state AI laws.Opposition and Concerns
The proposal has faced significant backlash from consumer advocacy groups and some Democratic lawmakers. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) called it a "giant gift to Big Tech," while organizations like the Tech Oversight Project and Consumer Reports warned it could leave consumers unprotected from AI-related risks such as deepfakes and algorithmic bias
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.Critics argue that the ban could lead to:
- Reduced consumer protections
- Lack of transparency and accountability in AI decision-making
- Increased potential for discrimination and privacy violations
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State-Level AI Regulation Landscape
Prior to this proposal, states had been actively developing AI-related legislation:
- Colorado passed consumer protections set to take effect in 2026
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- California adopted over a dozen AI-related laws in 2024
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- State lawmakers introduced at least 550 AI-related proposals in 2025
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Political Context and Next Steps
The provision's inclusion in the Budget Reconciliation bill could fast-track its passage, as it would only require a simple majority in the Senate rather than the usual 60 votes
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. However, the bill still needs approval from both chambers of Congress and President Trump's signature to become law.As the debate unfolds, stakeholders from tech companies, consumer advocacy groups, and state governments are likely to intensify their efforts to shape the future of AI regulation in the United States.
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