NASCIO Statement on Efforts to Prevent State Enforcement of AI Laws for Ten Years

NASCIO is extremely concerned by efforts from the U.S. House of Representatives to prohibit states from enforcing their AI statutes and regulations for the next ten years. States have not had the luxury of waiting for federal action on AI policy. As a result, they have forged ahead in creating their own AI standards that meet their unique needs, in consultation with the stakeholders and citizens who will be most directly impacted. Language in the reconciliation measure preventing them from enforcing these provisions undermines their efforts to deliver services to their citizens and ensure responsible data protections. We urge Congress to reject these provisions and work proactively with states to develop meaningful and effective AI policy.