AI laws surge in states as Trump signs executive order to halt them

States have moved quickly to regulate artificial intelligence, passing dozens of new laws in 2025 alone. But that momentum now faces resistance from the Trump administration, which has signaled a preference for a unified federal approach to AI regulation and taken steps to challenge state action.

This POLITICO Pro Analysis explores how AI legislation is spreading across the states, the issues lawmakers are targeting, and how the federal response could alter the future of AI policymaking.

Why it matters:

• See where AI regulation is advancing fastest at the state level
• Understand the growing tension between state and federal approaches
• Anticipate how regulatory uncertainty could affect policy and industry decisions

Download the full POLITICO Pro Analysis for a detailed, data-backed look at one of the most active and contested policy areas in the country — and what it signals for the future of AI governance.