Regulatory timeline

Know which dates reach your AI agents

Some of these rules already apply, and others arrive over the next two years. Each entry links to its official source and to the VeriProof page that covers it. Sources last reviewed September 2026.

Already in effect

These dates have passed. If they reach your agents, the duties apply now.

In effect

March 31, 2026

First public prior authorization metrics

Payers covered by CMS-0057-F publish their first annual prior authorization metrics. The initial report covers 2025 activity.

U.S. healthcare · covered payers

In effect

August 2, 2026

EU AI Act transparency duties (Article 50)

People must be told when they are interacting with an AI system, and certain AI-generated content must be marked or disclosed. The duties fall on providers and deployers.

EU AI · providers and deployers of covered systems

Coming up

In date order. Check each official source for the scope that applies to you.

Upcoming

Starting January 1, 2027

Prior authorization API requirements

CMS-0057-F API requirements begin for covered payers. For managed care plans and exchange issuers, timing follows the applicable rating period or plan year.

U.S. healthcare · covered payers

Upcoming

January 1, 2027

Colorado automated decision-making law (SB 26-189)

SB 26-189 repealed and replaced SB 24-205. Covered automated decision-making technology used in consequential decisions needs notice when people interact with it and disclosure after an adverse decision.

U.S. state law · Colorado consequential decisions

Upcoming

Expected January 18, 2027

GENIUS Act stablecoin rules

The general effective date is the earlier of January 18, 2027, or 120 days after final implementing rules. Treasury’s August 2026 proposal points to January 18, 2027.

U.S. payments · payment stablecoin issuers

Upcoming

January 20, 2027

EU Machinery Regulation applies

The regulation sets safety requirements for covered machinery and related products, including certain software safety components.

EU manufacturing · covered machinery

Upcoming

May 1, 2027

OSFI Guideline E-23 takes effect

Model risk management expectations apply to federally regulated financial institutions. The guideline’s model definition includes AI and machine learning.

Canadian financial services · federally regulated institutions

Upcoming

December 2, 2027

High-risk AI rules for Annex III uses

High-risk rules apply to covered uses such as admissions and recruitment. The AI Omnibus moved this milestone from August 2026.

EU AI · covered Annex III systems

Upcoming

August 2, 2028

High-risk AI rules for regulated products

A separate application date covers high-risk AI embedded in regulated products. Product safety requirements have their own timelines.

EU AI · covered Annex I products

Windows that start from an event

Incident-reporting windows start when a covered event becomes known, not on a calendar date.

From an event

From awareness of a significant incident

NIS2 significant-incident reporting

NIS2 sets a 24-hour early-warning window and generally a 72-hour incident notification window. National law and provider type determine the applicable duties.

EU cybersecurity · covered entities

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