As engrossed 3/26/2026: - Prohibits a developer or deployer of artificial intelligence to advertise that the AI is able to act as a mental health professional or offer therapy services, psychotherapy services, or a mental health diagnosis. - Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create explicit sexual material depicting an individual's likeness without their express written consent. - Authorizes a private right of action. - Expands the criminal offenses for child pornography and providing explicit material to a student to include artificially generated depictions. - The 2/26/2026 substitution deletes civil penalties. - The 3/23/2026 amendment adds therapy chatbot provisions.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2026 | S | Public Hearing Held (S) |
Apr 27, 2026 | S | Public Hearing Scheduled (S) |
Apr 8, 2026 | S | Second read and referred: General Laws(S) |
Mar 30, 2026 | S | Reported to the Senate and First Read (S) |
Mar 26, 2026 | H | Third Read and Passed with Amendments (H) |
Mar 26, 2026 | H | Taken Up for Third Reading (H) |
Mar 26, 2026 | H | Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar (H) |
Mar 23, 2026 | H | Perfected with Amendments (H) |
| Last Action | Apr 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |