State Bar AI Ethics Opinions

30+ states have issued formal or informal guidance on attorney obligations when using AI tools. Entries link to primary sources and note carrier implications for malpractice renewal.

The RAILS tracker (Duke Law) stopped updating in May 2025. This tracker is continuously maintained.

State	Status	Opinion / Guidance	Date	Key Rules
California	informal	Practical Guidance for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence	Nov 2023	1.1, 1.6, 3.3, 5.1, 5.3
Florida	formal	Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 24-1	Jan 2024	1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 5.3

Entries verified individually. See each state page for last-verified date. Formal opinions are verified against the bar association primary source.