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WHAT'S NEXT?: Substantive regulatory change is likely to happen in the next decade as a result of the recent U.S. Presidential election, Brexit and efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change, increase trade and reduce bureaucracy while legislating for new forms of technological advancement such as robots, driverless cars and drones.

• [New] Watch for new U.S. and international regulations that could either stifle innovation or create new compliance costs. Ainvest
• [New] Legal analysts are debating whether the Defense Production Act, a Korean War-era statute, could compel a private company to hand over its AI. usfunds
• [New] An AI system that passes every test in the U.S. might face crippling fines in the EU or India due to strict local laws governing where data is stored and processed. InfosecTrain
• [New] The European Central Bank just confirmed digital euro legislation is coming in 2026 with a pilot in late 2027 and first issuance targeting 2029. TechBullion
• [New] Employers operating in Europe will need to navigate a complex overlay of AI regulation, data protection requirements, and national employment laws. dotmagazine - joining the dots in the Internet industry
• [New] State-level initiatives in the United States, such as California's AI transparency law and Texas's Responsible AI Governance Act, reflect a growing recognition of the need for tailored AI regulations that address specific risks while fostering innovation. JD Supra
• [New] Proposed DMV regulations expected to be finalized later in 2026 would require companies to log at least 50,000 autonomous miles on public roads with a safety driver before applying to test without one. CBT News | #1 Source for Automotive News & Dealership I
• [New] The proposed directive unofficially dubbed Insolvency III (due to be signed into law early in 2026) will introduce a pre-pack sales procedure, a mechanism currently absent from many European insolvency systems that could streamline the sale of viable business assets. Passle
• [New] The European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation mandates that all packaging be recyclable (not necessarily reusable) by 2030 and sets binding targets for recycled content, including 55% for plastic packaging by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] A loophole in UK law currently prevents British courts from prosecuting serious international crimes committed abroad unless the accused is a UK citizen or resident, allowing alleged perpetrators to enter the UK without fear of prosecution. Judicature | The Scholarly Journal About the Judiciary
• [New] Beginning in 2026, a series of federal tax law changes will fundamentally alter how individuals, corporations, and foundations approach charitable giving. CAPTRUST
• [New] Canada could introduce laws requiring artificial intelligence companies to notify police of online threats. 650 CKOM
• [New] Labour wants a dramatic expansion of police use of AI within England and Wales, with police chiefs also believing it could help keep law enforcement up to date with new criminal threats. The Guardian
• [New] The Spanish government announced at the end of 2025 its plans to delay implementation of Verifactu, the new Spanish electronic invoicing regulations, until 2027. Powens
• [New] The pace of AI legislation in U.S. state legislatures is accelerating faster than most organizations anticipated. Compliance Hub Wiki
• [New] The status of state-level AI legislation thus remains uncertain in 2026, though the Executive Order will likely face hurdles in court. [ Center for Humane Technology ]
• [New] Singapore's financial regulator has indicated it does not currently plan to amend insurance legislation to address the growing distribution of policies through e-commerce platforms, stating that existing safeguards already require firms to protect consumer interests. Insurance Business
• [New] Under the extant exchange control regulations in India, undertaking any financial activity which is not regulated by a financial sector regulator, will be treated as an 'unregulated financial service' and is not eligible to receive foreign direct investment without prior government approval. Mondaq
• [New] Last month, Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Clean Slate Act into law, paving the way for an estimated 1.7 million adults with nonviolent criminal records to have them automatically sealed beginning in 2029. Standard-Examiner
• In 2026, new laws in California and Germany allow citations to be issued directly to AV Operators (the software makers), forcing a massive shift in how insurance companies calculate risk. MEXC
• EU regulations mandate full supply chain disclosures by 2027. BonewsNG

Last updated: 03 March 2026