Transparency and accountability are critical to earning and maintaining public trust as AI becomes more integrated into government services. State and local initiatives across the country are leading the way. Some have policies requiring disclosure when AI tools are used, while others require AI-generated content to be labeled and still more have public AI inventories so residents know where the tech is present.This session will explore how AI task forces and legislation are helping shape ethical standards to ensure that AI serves the public good and protects vulnerable communities with clear and enforceable policies.