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AI state-law preemption EO

In force United States · In force Dec 11, 2025 · no upcoming deadlines

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Deadlines

ReportingJul 31 · 3 months ago · Source
FTC policy statement comments closeComment deadline on the proposed FTC AI policy statement.
Transition endsJul 7 · 4 months ago · Source
FTC proposes AI accuracy policy statementFTC publishes a proposed policy statement on deceptive suppression of accuracy in AI systems (91 FR 41638), linked to Section 7 of the EO.
ComplianceMar 11 · 8 months ago · Source
Commerce state-law evaluation, BEAD notice and FTC statement dueWithin 90 days of the order: Commerce publishes its list of onerous state AI laws, NTIA issues the BEAD policy notice, and the FTC issues a policy statement (date computed from signing).
ComplianceJan 10 · 10 months ago · Source
AI Litigation Task Force dueAttorney General to set up a task force to challenge state AI laws within 30 days of the order (date computed from signing).
MilestoneDec 16, 2025 · 10 months ago · Source
EO published in Federal RegisterSigned 2025-12-11 and published at 90 FR 58499.

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What it does

Directs federal agencies to push back on state AI laws seen as onerous. It orders a DOJ AI Litigation Task Force, a Commerce list of conflicting state laws, BEAD and grant funding conditions, an FCC disclosure-standard proceeding and an FTC policy statement on AI outputs. It does not itself preempt any state law; that needs Congress or court rulings.

Who it applies to
Federal agencies. Indirectly affects states with AI laws (for example Colorado) and companies subject to them.
Penalties
None directly. Tools are litigation and conditions on federal funding.
Enforced by
DOJ, Department of Commerce (NTIA), FCC, FTC
Official name
Executive Order 14365: Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
Citation
Executive Order 14365, 90 FR 58499
Topics
AI
Verified 2026-09-25 federalregister.gov
Research notes

The FCC proceeding is due within 90 days after Commerce publishes its evaluation; that publication date was not confirmed from an official source, so no FCC date is listed. Carve-outs in the legislative recommendation cover child safety, data center infrastructure and state procurement.

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Questions about AI state-law preemption EO
What are the AI state-law preemption EO compliance deadlines?
Dec 16, 2025: EO published in Federal Register. Jan 10, 2026: AI Litigation Task Force due. Mar 11, 2026: Commerce state-law evaluation, BEAD notice and FTC statement due. Jul 7, 2026: FTC proposes AI accuracy policy statement. Jul 31, 2026: FTC policy statement comments close.
When does AI state-law preemption EO take effect?
AI state-law preemption EO took effect on Dec 11, 2025.
Who does AI state-law preemption EO apply to?
Federal agencies. Indirectly affects states with AI laws (for example Colorado) and companies subject to them.
What are the penalties under AI state-law preemption EO?
None directly. Tools are litigation and conditions on federal funding.