19 New AI Bills Passed Into Law Across US States — 27 More Passed Both Chambers

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Plural Policy's April 2026 tracker shows 19 new AI bills have been signed into law with another 27 having passed both chambers. Notable laws include Idaho S 1227 (comprehensive K-12 generative AI framework), Idaho S 1297 (conversational AI regulation), and New York S 8828 (transparency and safety reporting requirements for frontier AI developers). The pace of state-level AI legislation has accelerated dramatically compared to 2025.