The Connecticut state legislature passed Senate Bill 5 (SB5) on May 9, 2026, creating new regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence systems. The measure received broad bipartisan support, passing the House with a 131-17 vote and the Senate with a 32-4 vote.

The new law introduces specific governance measures for AI applications, targeting AI companions, synthetic media (digital content generated or manipulated by AI), and automated tools used for employment decision-making processes.

The Connecticut state legislature passed Senate Bill 5 (SB5) on May 9, 2026, creating new regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence systems. The measure received broad bipartisan support, passing the House with a 131-17 vote and the Senate with a 32-4 vote.

The new law introduces specific governance measures for AI applications, targeting AI companions, synthetic media (digital content generated or manipulated by AI), and automated tools used for employment decision-making processes.