Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Establishing Youth Online Safety Protections, Regulations Over Artificial Intelligence, and Initiatives to Upskill Connecticut’s Workforce
June 2, 2026Today, Governor Lamont signed into law a multi-pronged, bipartisan piece of legislation that will work to protect Connecticut children and adults from some of the harms associated with recent advancements in the digital age, like youth social media addiction and concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence. The bill also establishes workforce training initiatives to ensure the state’s workers are prepared with the advanced tools needed to compete for high-quality tech jobs in the modern world.
“Artificial intelligence is already shaping the information we see, the jobs people apply for, the services we use, and the decisions that affect our daily lives,” State Representative Hubert Delany (D-Stamford) said. “With the C.A.R.T. Act, Connecticut is choosing to lead with clear rules, public trust, and real accountability. This law creates real protections against the misuse of AI while preparing our workers, students, businesses, and public institutions for an AI-enabled future. The future of AI should be built with people in mind, and today Connecticut is helping lead the way.”