House Republicans Push 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations in Budget Bill
UNITED STATES, MAY 12 – House Republicans aim to prevent regulatory patchwork by imposing a 10-year freeze on AI laws, affecting over 45 states' efforts and raising concerns about innovation and oversight.
- House Republicans are advancing a budget bill in mid-May 2025 that includes a 10-year moratorium on state AI regulation enforcement across the U.S.
- The moratorium arises amid federal failure to enact AI legislation, as states have increasingly passed laws to address AI risks, leading to bipartisan concern.
- Opponents argue the moratorium would nullify important state AI laws, harm consumers, prevent attorneys general from protecting rights, and threaten innovation economies like California's.
- A bipartisan group of 40 state attorneys general cautioned that the bill could disrupt numerous current and forthcoming state laws, while an economic analysis projects implementation expenses of $3.5 billion and the potential elimination of 98,000 jobs within the first year.
- If enacted, the moratorium could leave companies unaccountable for harmful AI, stall state consumer protections, and intensify calls for a federal AI governance framework promoting transparency and safety.
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