Is AI Regulated in District of Columbia? Here's What You Need to Know

Partially — District of Columbia has moderate AI regulation

District of Columbia has a regulation score of 6/10 (moderate). The state has introduced 12 AI-related bills, enacted 4 into law, and currently has 5 pending bills.

6/10
Regulation Score
12
Total AI Bills
4
Enacted Laws
5
Pending Bills

Current AI Laws in District of Columbia

  • 1.DC B24-558 - Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act
  • 2.DC B25-112 - Government AI Transparency & Accountability Act
  • 3.DC B25-340 - AI in Public Services Standards
  • 4.DC B24-890 - Automated Decision Systems in Housing

Pending AI Legislation

District of Columbia currently has 5 pending AI-related bills under consideration. The state is beginning to address AI policy through its legislature.

Companies Lobbying on AI in District of Columbia

Amazon (HQ2 adjacent)Microsoft (DC office)Google (DC office)Palantir (DC office)In-Q-Tel

Total tracked AI lobbying activity in District of Columbia: $42.0M

How District of Columbia Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AI regulated in District of Columbia?
Partially. District of Columbia has a regulation score of 6/10 with 4 enacted AI laws and 5 pending bills. The state takes a moderate approach to AI regulation.
How many AI bills has District of Columbia passed?
District of Columbia has enacted 4 AI-related laws out of 12 total AI bills introduced. There are currently 5 pending bills under consideration.
Which companies lobby on AI policy in District of Columbia?
Companies actively engaged in AI lobbying in District of Columbia include Amazon (HQ2 adjacent), Microsoft (DC office), Google (DC office), Palantir (DC office), In-Q-Tel. Total tracked lobbying activity in the state is approximately $42.0 million.
How does District of Columbia compare to other states on AI regulation?
District of Columbia has a regulation score of 6/10, placing it in the moderate category. For comparison, Hawaii scores 6/10 and Maine scores 6/10.
What AI laws are currently in effect in District of Columbia?
Key AI laws in effect in District of Columbia include: DC B24-558 - Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act; DC B25-112 - Government AI Transparency & Accountability Act; DC B25-340 - AI in Public Services Standards; DC B24-890 - Automated Decision Systems in Housing. These laws form the core of the state's AI regulatory framework.