States/District of Columbia
AI Overview

District of Columbia has a regulation score of 6/10 (moderate), with 4 enacted AI laws and 5 pending bills. Total tracked lobbying activity: $42.0M. Key companies active: Amazon (HQ2 adjacent), Microsoft (DC office), Google (DC office).

District of Columbia

The District of Columbia has enacted substantial AI regulation focused on government use of AI and algorithmic accountability, driven by its unique position at the center of federal policy-making. The District's Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act established one of the nation's strongest frameworks for preventing algorithmic bias in housing, employment, and public services.

Moderate Regulation12 Total Bills
6
Moderate
4
Enacted
5
Pending
$42.0M
Lobbying

Key Laws & Legislation

  • 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

Key Legislators

D
Councilmember Brooke Pinto
Council · Judiciary Committee Chair
I
Councilmember Christina Henderson
Council · Technology Committee Chair
D
Councilmember Robert White
Council · Government Operations Committee Chair

Active AI Company Lobbying

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

All District of Columbia AI Bills (6)

6 bills found
StateBillStatus
DCB25-0769In Committee
DCB26-0055Enacted
DCB26-0722Introduced
DCB26-0310Passed Chamber
DCB25-0520Introduced
DCB25-0401In Committee
Last updated: 2026-04-15