As amended on 2/19/2026: - Prohibits the creation or operation of an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that encourages minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct or that promotes suicide, self-injury, or violence. - Requires operators of AI chatbots to create user accounts and implement a mandatory age verification process for all users. - Prohibits a minor from accessing or using an "artificial intelligence companion," defined as a chatbot designed to simulate emotional interaction or friendship. - Mandates that AI chatbots disclose to users that they are an AI system and not a human, and that they do not provide licensed professional services. - Establishes data security standards for age verification data, including a prohibition on selling or sharing the data, and grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General with penalties up to $100,000 per violation.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 2, 2026 | S | Coauthored by Representative Maynard (principal House author) |
Feb 24, 2026 | S | Placed on General Order |
Feb 19, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Technology and Telecommunications Revised |
Feb 19, 2026 | S | Title stricken |
Feb 19, 2026 | S | Reported Do Pass as amended Technology and Telecommunications committee; CR filed |
Feb 3, 2026 | S | Second Reading referred to Technology and Telecommunications |
Feb 2, 2026 | S | Authored by Senator Hamilton |
Feb 2, 2026 | S | First Reading |
| Last Action | Mar 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |