States are advancing AI laws in 6 key areas: (1) consumer protection (e.g., Virginia HB 2094), (2) sector-specific regulation in health, finance, and employment, (3) chatbot transparency, (4) generative AI labeling (e.g., watermarks, notices), (5) energy usage reporting by AI data centers, and (6) frontier model safety (e.g., audits, liability). These laws aim to curb risks and promote ethical AI deployment.