Lawmakers in seven states are proposing legislation to address potential bias in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Currently, there is little government oversight in place to regulate AI bias. The proposed bills aim to require companies to conduct "impact assessments" to evaluate how AI contributes to decision-making and analyze the risk of discrimination. However, there are debates over the sufficiency of impact assessments and concerns about transparency. The legislation faces challenges, as similar bills in Washington state and California have faltered or not passed. Regulating AI bias is crucial as AI systems have been found to favor certain races, genders, or incomes, raising concerns about discrimination.