New laws in 2026 target AI and deepfakes, paid leave and rising Obamacare premiums
New laws in 2026 target AI and deepfakes, paid leave and rising Obamacare premiums
Publish Date: 2025-12-31 06:00:00
Source Domain: www.nbcnews.com
- New state laws in 2026 address artificial intelligence regulation, including issues like deepfakes in elections and AI misuse in healthcare.
- Paid family and medical leave policies become effective in Maine, Delaware, and Minnesota, responding to the need for workers to balance health and family responsibilities.
- Rising healthcare costs impact all 50 states; Colorado takes steps to mitigate premium increases following the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies.
- Stricter voting laws are introduced in several states, coinciding with the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, amid broader efforts to influence election processes.
