WR has joined a national coalition in supporting a 10-year moratorium on state and local regulations specific to artificial intelligence (AI). The moratorium, included in the budget reconciliation bill recently passed by the U.S. House, aims to prevent a fragmented regulatory landscape as AI technology continues to evolve.
More than 1,000 AI-related bills have been introduced at the state and local levels in 2025 alone. Advocates for the moratorium argue that this growing patchwork of laws could stifle innovation and place a disproportionate burden on small businesses, which often lack the resources to navigate differing and conflicting regulations.
The proposed pause would allow Congress time to develop a national framework that balances innovation with appropriate safeguards and ensures consistent rules across the country. The deadline to join the coalition letter to the U.S. Senate was June 4.
Read the coalition letter here: Coalition Letter to the Senate
