Has the Legislative Al Bubble Burst?

We have begun to take our first glances into the 2026 legislative session as a small number of states begin their prefiling process. We wanted to take a look at one of the hottest topics in the last few years, artificial intelligence. The above comparison illustrates what states have released AI prefiles vs what those states enacted related to AI in 2025. We have noticed a lower volume of prefiles related to AI than expected. Could this mean conservative states may be deprioritizing emerging technology legislation in favor of federal trends?