Archive · 19 May 2025
State Attorneys General Oppose AI Regulation Ban in Tax Cut Bill
Imagine the government is trying to make rules about how AI, like the stuff that makes your phone smarter, can be used.
Some people in charge want to stop states from making their own AI rules for a while.
A group of state lawyers say this is a bad idea because it could leave people unprotected from any dangers AI might bring.
They argue that states need to be able to make their own rules to keep people safe, especially since some states have already started making AI rules.
The people who want the ban say it will help the government get AI rules in place faster.
The state lawyers disagree, saying it's like taking away their ability to protect people.
A bipartisan group of 40 state attorneys general opposes a Republican proposal to block states from regulating AI for 10 years.
The proposal is part of U.S. President Trump's tax cut bill.
Attorneys general argue the ban would deprive consumers of essential protections.
California, with major AI companies, has implemented laws limiting AI use.
House Republicans say the moratorium is necessary for federal AI implementation.
- Who
- A bipartisan group of 40 state attorneys general, including those from California, New York, and Ohio, oppose the measure.
- What
- A Republican proposal to block states from regulating AI for 10 years faces opposition.
- When
- The opposition emerged on Friday, May 17, 2025, amid a hearing by the House Budget Committee.
- Where
- The U.S., with specific focus on California and other states with existing or planned AI regulations.
- Why
- Attorneys general believe the ban would deprive consumers of reasonable protections and prevent states from responding to emerging AI technology.
State Attorneys General
House Republicans
Regulation
State Attorneys General
States must be able to protect their residents by responding to emerging AI technology; blocking state action deprives consumers of protections.
House Republicans
The moratorium is necessary to help the federal government in implementing AI; it prevents a patchwork of conflicting state laws.
- Legislative Body
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Bill Context
- Tax cut bill
- Number of Attorneys General Opposing
- 40
- Proposed Moratorium Length
- 10 years
- Publication Date
- May 17, 2025