Will any US state completely ban AI in hiring decisions before 2028?

While several states have enacted AI hiring disclosure and audit requirements (most notably New York City's Local Law 144), a complete ban is a much more extreme regulatory step. Even states most aggressive on AI regulation have preferred transparency and bias-testing approaches over outright bans. The business lobby against a hiring AI ban would be formidable, and such a ban could face legal challenges on preemption and commerce clause grounds.

Last updated: Mar 2, 2026

Resolves YES if any US state passes and signs into law a complete ban on AI systems making or materially influencing hiring decisions before January 1, 2028. Laws that merely require disclosure, auditing, or human oversight of AI hiring tools do not count; the ban must be comprehensive.

Source: State legislative databases and governor signing records

Expected resolution: January 15, 2028