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State-Bar AI Rules Lookup

Every state's bar has different AI-use rules — or no rule at all (in which case ABA Formal Opinion 512 controls). Practicing across state lines means checking every jurisdiction. Tool gives you the matrix in 3 seconds. Click any state. See disclosure, consent, billing, verification, and policy requirements. Citations + key excerpts included.

Total states
51
Formal opinions
7
Informal guidance
5
No opinion (ABA 512)
39

Massachusetts

Formal opinion
BBO Ethical Guidance on Generative AI · Mar 2024 · View source ↗

MA BBO formal ethical guidance on AI — competence, confidentiality, supervision, and candor addressed. Cited in multiple 2025 MA sanctions rulings.

Lawyers must understand the technology, protect confidentiality, verify citations, and supervise staff use. Billing accuracy is paramount.

Requirements for Massachusetts

Client disclosure✓ Required
Informed consent✓ Required
Billing disclosure / adjustment✓ Required
Verify citations before filing✓ Required
Written AI-use policy✓ Required
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Massachusetts AI Practice Requirements (as of 2026-04):

Authority: BBO Ethical Guidance on Generative AI (Mar 2024)

Key requirements:
✓ Client disclosure of AI use is REQUIRED
✓ Informed consent REQUIRED before inputting client data into AI
✓ Billing must reflect actual work (cannot bill AI-accelerated hours)
✓ Verify all citations before filing (universal)
✓ Written AI-use policy required

Key excerpt: "Lawyers must understand the technology, protect confidentiality, verify citations, and supervise staff use. Billing accuracy is paramount."

Source: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/generative-ai-guidance
Generated by Ascero AI State-Bar AI Rules Lookup — asceroai.com/legal/state-bar-ai-rules
Not legal advice. Verify current status with state bar.