As introduced: - Requires deployers of AI chatbots to verify the age of all users and either prohibit minors under 19 from accessing chatbots with human-like features or provide an alternative version without such features. - Requires chatbot deployers to implement systems to detect and mitigate situations where a user expresses intent to harm themself or others. - Limits the collection and storage of user information to the minimum amount necessary for a legitimate purpose. - Allows a therapeutic AI chatbot to be made available to a minor if prescribed and monitored by a licensed mental health professional. - Establishes a private right of action for violations and authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions and civil penalties.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 22, 2026 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary |
Jan 22, 2026 | H | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin |
| Last Action | Jan 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |