Top Stories – May 5, 2026
1. Connecticut Governor Confirms He Will Sign AI Responsibility and Transparency Act Tier 1
Source: CT News Junkie | Date: May 2, 2026
Gov. Ned Lamont confirmed he will sign SB 5, which passed 131-17 in the House and 32-4 in the Senate, creating employer disclosure requirements for AI-assisted hiring decisions and whistleblower protections for AI developers. Staggered effective dates begin October 1, 2026.
2. Colorado Lawmakers Advance Major Rewrite of Landmark 2024 AI Law Tier 2
Source: Colorado Newsline | Date: May 4, 2026
SB 189 would substantially replace SB 24-205, narrowing the law’s scope to “consequential decisions,” simplifying disclosure rules, restructuring developer-deployer liability, and pushing enforcement back to January 2027.
3. EU AI Act Omnibus Trilogue Fails; May 13 Is the Last Window Before August Deadline Tier 2
Source: The Next Web | Date: April 29, 2026
Negotiators failed to agree after 12 hours of talks on April 29; the next trilogue on May 13 is the final opportunity to extend AI Act enforcement deadlines before August 2. The sticking point is whether AI embedded in products already governed by existing EU sectoral law should be exempt from AI Act requirements.
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