United States of America: South Carolina Artificial Intelligence Act (S 963) was introduced to Senate including non-discrimination requirements

On 26 February 2026, the South Carolina Artificial Intelligence Act (S 963) was introduced to the Senate. The Act requires developers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to exercise reasonable care in protecting consumers from foreseeable risks of discrimination arising from intended uses. Developers must provide statements describing data governance measures, training data types, and specific steps taken to mitigate biases before making systems available. Additionally, developers must notify the Attorney General and all deployers within 90 days if testing reveals that a system has caused or is likely to cause discriminatory outcomes. Deployers are required to implement iterative risk management programs that specify the personnel and processes used to mitigate algorithmic bias. These programs must align with international standards like ISO/IEC 42001 or NIST frameworks. The Attorney General holds exclusive authority to enforce these provisions as unfair trade practices. Entities can establish a rebuttable presumption of compliance by documenting their adherence to these non-discrimination safeguards and relevant risk management frameworks. The Act clarifies that no private right of action is created for alleged discriminatory impacts. The Act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.