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Washington, D.C. — November 26, 2025 — On November 25, 2025, the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 36 state attorneys general to Congressional leaders, urging them to reject proposals for a federal moratorium that would prohibit states from enacting or enforcing laws addressing artificial intelligence (AI).
The coalition emphasizes that while AI is a transformative technology with the potential to benefit sectors such as healthcare, public safety, and education, it also poses significant risks—especially to vulnerable populations, including children and seniors. Recent incidents have demonstrated how AI can be used to perpetrate scams, distort reality, and engage in inappropriate or harmful interactions with users.
States have already pioneered laws to address these challenges, including:
- Protecting against AI-generated explicit material and deepfakes
- Prohibiting deceptive practices targeting voters and consumers
- Safeguarding renters from algorithmic rent-setting
- Preventing spam calls and texts
- Requiring disclosures for AI interactions
- Ensuring identity protection for endorsements and AI-generated content
Of the twenty states with comprehensive data privacy legislation, most include provisions that allow consumers to opt out of high-risk automated decision-making and require risk assessments for such uses.
The attorneys general argue that broad federal preemption would undermine states’ ability to respond quickly and effectively to emerging AI risks. They urge Congress to collaborate with states on thoughtful federal regulation, rather than imposing a blanket ban that could jeopardize public safety and innovation.
The letter is signed by attorneys general from 36 jurisdictions: American Samoa, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The coalition stands ready to work with Congress to ensure that AI is regulated in a way that protects all Americans while fostering innovation.
A full copy of the letter is available here.
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The National Association of Attorneys General is a nonpartisan organization of the attorneys general of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. NAAG provides a forum for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and insights on legal and law enforcement issues, and fosters bipartisan collaboration among its members to address common challenges and advance the rule of law. For more information, please visit NAAG’s website.
