Arkansas AI Content Ownership Law (HB 1876, Act 927)

Arkansas Act 927 sets default ownership rules for generative AI content and trained models, with employers owning work-related AI output.

Rhode Island Election Deepfake Law (H 5872 / S 0816)

Rhode Island’s 2025 law bans deceptive synthetic media of candidates within 90 days of an election unless it carries an AI disclosure.

South Dakota bans unlabeled deepfakes of candidates within 90 days of an election, with criminal penalties and civil liability.

New York S9832 regulates model management companies and requires separate written consent for any AI digital replica of a model.

Nevada AB 406 bars AI systems from being represented or offered as professional mental health care, with civil penalties up to $15,000 per violation.

Utah’s SB 271 makes it unlawful to use AI to create or commercially exploit a deepfake of someone’s identity without consent.

Utah SB 226 narrows the AI Policy Act so AI disclosure is required only when asked or during high-risk regulated interactions.

Utah SB 332 extends the Utah AI Policy Act’s repeal date from May 7, 2025 to July 1, 2027, keeping the state’s AI disclosure rules in force.

Utah HB 452 is the first state law regulating AI mental health chatbots, requiring AI disclosure and restricting use of conversation data.

Montana SB 212 affirms a fundamental right to acquire and use computational tools including AI, limiting government restrictions on computing.