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On March 27, 2026, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed Senate Bill 8828, which expanded the reporting and registration requirements under the RAISE Act. The RAISE Act, which is slated to become effective on January 1, 2027, requires large AI developers to implement, publish, and annually review written security protocols, conduct annual third-party audits of compliance with such requirements, and report safety incidents within 72 hours of knowledge of their occurrence.March 27, 2026

North America

Utah House Bill 276 was signed by Gov. Spencer Cox (R) on March 24, 2026, creating the Digital Voyeurism Prevention Act and the Digital Content Provenance Standards Act. Obligations under the Acts apply to generative AI providers, online platforms, and/or capture device manufacturers and include requirements to implement consent, notice, and takedown procedures relating to sexually explicit deepfakes, as well as to disclose and preserve provenance data.March 24, 2026

North America

Oregon Senate Bill 1546, relating to artificial intelligence companions, passed both chambers of the Oregon State Legislature on March 6, 2026. The bill applies to all persons who control or make AI companions available in Oregon and requires such AI operators to establish and publish evidence-based protocols for detecting, and intervening with respect to, self-harm ideation from users. The bill would also, among other things, require AI operators to prevent companions from simulating emotional dependence or romantic interest to minors or delivering affirmations to minors with the purpose of reinforcing behavior. The bill creates a private right of action with respect to AI operators' violations of its provisions.March 6, 2026

North America

Oregon Senate Bill 1546, relating to artificial intelligence companions, passed both chambers of the Oregon State Legislature on March 6, 2026. The bill applies to all persons who control or make AI companions available in Oregon and requires such AI operators to establish and publish evidence-based protocols for detecting, and intervening with respect to, self-harm ideation from users. The bill would also, among other things, require AI operators to prevent companions from simulating emotional dependence or romantic interest to minors or delivering affirmations to minors with the purpose of reinforcing behavior. The bill creates a private right of action with respect to AI operators' violations of its provisions.March 6, 2026

North America

On March 1, 2026, Vietnam's Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI Law) came into effect. The AI Law, which serves as a comprehensive framework for the regulation of AI systems and their domestic and foreign developers, providers, deployers, and users, was developed by incorporating elements of the EU AI Act as well as the AI laws of Japan and South Korea. Like the EU AI Act, the AI Law selectively applies its requirements and restrictions to AI systems based on risk classification (high, medium, or low).March 1, 2026

APAC

On February 24, 2026, Senate Bill 3668, concerning consumer communication with AI systems, was introduced in the New Jersey Senate by Sen. Owen Henry (R). The bill requires deployers of AI systems used for communicating with consumers through an online platform to notify such consumers that they are communicating with an AI system and to provide them information on how to contact a human, including a phone number, website, or similar means to reach a human, and days and times a human is available.February 24, 2026

North America

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