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Push to regulate AI in health care gains steam in states

More than 250 bills were introduced across nearly every state.

Stephanie Akin

06:00 AM, Oct 07, 2025

Dr. Laurie Margolies demonstrates the Koios DS Smart Ultrasound software, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Mount Sinai hospital in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

States ramped up efforts to regulate artificial intelligence in health care this year, moving from exploratory debates to concrete legislation.

Lawmakers in 46 states introduced more than 250 bills addressing AI’s role in health care. Seventeen states enacted 27 of those measures, with three more awaiting California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) signature, according to consulting firm Manatt.

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