As vetoed: - Creates the Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act, which prohibits a companion chatbot from being made available to a child unless the companion chatbot is not foreseeably capable of doing certain things that could harm a child, including encouraging the child to engage in self-harm, suicidal ideation, violence, consumption of drugs or alcohol, or disordered eating. - Creates a private right of action.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 22, 2026 | — | Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. |
Oct 13, 2025 | — | Vetoed by Governor. |
Oct 13, 2025 | — | Consideration of Governor's veto pending. |
Sep 23, 2025 | — | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
Sep 11, 2025 | — | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 8. Page 3334.). |
Sep 10, 2025 | — | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 6. Page 2800.). |
Sep 10, 2025 | — | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
Sep 8, 2025 | — | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Last Action | Jan 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |