As amended on 1/5/2026: - Requires a companion chatbot operator to prevent, rather than simply take "reasonable measures", the chatbot from producing sexually explicit visual material or conduct when it has constructive knowledge a user is a minor. Requires the operator to prevent the chatbot from facilitating the exchange of sexual material. - The previous version of the bill related to conflicts of interest for public officials, but those provisions were replaced in the 1/5/2026 amendment by provisions relating to chatbots.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 26, 2026 | — | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 3279.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
Jan 26, 2026 | — | In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. |
Jan 21, 2026 | — | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
Jan 20, 2026 | — | From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8. |
Jan 20, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Appropriations |
Jan 15, 2026 | — | Set for hearing January 20. |
Jan 14, 2026 | — | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 3213.) (January 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
Jan 13, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
| Last Action | Jan 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 27, 2026 |