As introduced: - Prohibits making an AI chatbot available that, with reckless disregard, encourages minors toward sexually explicit conduct or encourages any user to commit suicide, self-injury, or violence. - Requires providers of AI chatbots to implement a reasonable age verification process for all users, subject to data privacy requirements. Prohibits a minor from using a chatbot. - Requires a chatbot to disclose to the user that the chatbot is artificial intelligence at the beginning of a conversation and at 30-minute intervals. - Mandates that AI chatbots disclose to users that they are not human and are not licensed professionals. - Authorizes the attorney general to enforce the provisions and establishes civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 5, 2026 | S | Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee |
Jan 7, 2026 | S | S First Read |
Dec 19, 2025 | — | Prefiled |
| Last Action | Feb 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |