Federal & Indiana AI Legislation
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Tracking 103 AI-related bills · Synced daily from Congress.gov & Indiana General Assembly
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High-Impact Bills
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Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced this bill to ban distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio, video, or images of federal candidates within 60 days of an election. It also blocks states from purging voters based on unverified third-party challenge databases (like those used by some activist groups). Violators could face civil penalties and lawsuits from candidates targeted by deepfakes.
Last action: Jun 11, 2026
HR 9279
Rep. Harriet Hageman's bill would let private citizens and businesses sue federal employees personally when those employees use or develop AI in ways that violate First Amendment rights, think government AI systems flagging, suppressing, or censoring speech online. It targets situations like federal agencies pressuring platforms to remove content or building AI tools that chill protected speech.
Last action: Jun 11, 2026
S 4743
Senator Elizabeth Warren wants the Office of Financial Research (a Treasury watchdog created after the 2008 crash) to collect detailed data on how AI development is being financed, who's funding it, and whether those investments pose risks to financial stability. The agency would then report findings to Congress and recommend new rules to financial regulators. It's an intelligence-gathering bill aimed at AI's potential to create the next financial bubble or systemic risk.
Last action: Jun 10, 2026
S 4707
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a policy for the Department of Defense on maximizing autonomy and artificial intelligence systems, to establish requirements relating to Department review and verification of autonomous weapon systems, and artificial intelligence capabilities, and for other purposes.
Last action: Jun 8, 2026
HR 9125
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) introduced the Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026, which would assign AI oversight to existing federal agencies based on the sector where AI is used (think FDA for medical AI, EEOC for hiring AI) rather than creating one new mega-regulator. The bill is sitting in the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees, so nothing is law yet, but it signals where federal AI rules are heading.
Last action: Jun 3, 2026
S 4656
Senator Gillibrand's bill would set new rules for how the Department of Defense buys, builds, and uses AI, including generative AI tools. It focuses on security testing, vendor accountability, and tracking AI risks across military operations, with implications for any contractor selling AI to DoD.
Last action: Jun 2, 2026
Recent Bill Activity
View all →HR 9279Federal
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 11, 2026
S 4774Federal
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jun 11, 2026
HR 9285Federal
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 11, 2026
S 4762Federal
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 11, 2026
S 4743Federal
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jun 10, 2026
S 4742Federal
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 10, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What AI laws apply to Indiana businesses?
Indiana businesses are affected by both federal and state AI legislation. At the federal level, bills addressing AI in hiring, healthcare, and automated decision-making could create new compliance requirements. Indiana has its own pending bills related to AI use in government, employment, and consumer protection. We track all of them and rate each bill by how likely it is to impact your operations.
Do small businesses need to comply with AI laws?
It depends on how you use AI. If your business uses AI tools for hiring, customer service, lending, insurance, or healthcare decisions, pending legislation could require disclosure, bias testing, or human oversight. Even small businesses using off-the-shelf AI tools may need to understand their compliance obligations as these laws take effect.
How often is AI Law Tracker updated?
Our system syncs with Congress.gov and the Indiana General Assembly every day. When a bill changes status, gets amended, or receives a new action, we pick it up and update the analysis automatically. Subscribers get a weekly roundup every Monday with the most important changes.
Is this legal advice?
No. AI Law Tracker provides AI-generated summaries and analysis for informational purposes only. Our goal is to help you understand what legislation is moving and how it might affect your business. Always consult a qualified attorney before making legal or compliance decisions.
Who built AI Law Tracker?
AI Law Tracker was built by Harrison Painter, an AI Business Strategist and founder of LaunchReady.ai. He built this free resource because the businesses he works with across Indiana kept asking the same question: “What AI laws do I need to worry about?”
AI-generated analysis for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney for legal guidance.