
U.S. Senate Strikes Proposed 10-Year Ban on State and Local AI Regulation From Spending Bill
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Senate nearly unanimously voted to remove a proposed ten-year ban that sought to restrict states and municipalities from enacting or enforcing laws and regulations related to artificial intelligence (AI) from President Donald Trump’s significant tax and spending bill. The removal comes as the Trump administration has moved to reduce regulation of emerging AI technology, while states and other local jurisdictions have passed laws and regulations to protect workers and consumers from potential detrimental effects, including the potential for employment discrimination.