As introduced: - Requires operators of companion chatbots to disclose to a user that the chatbot is artificial intelligence. - Mandates operators implement a protocol to prevent the chatbot from generating suicidal or self-harm content and to refer users expressing such thoughts to crisis services. - Establishes special protections for users known to be minors, including prohibiting the chatbot from producing sexually explicit content and requiring frequent reminders that the chatbot is not human. - Requires operators to submit an annual report to the Attorney General on safety measures and grants the Attorney General enforcement authority.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 28, 2026 | H | Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development |
| Last Action | Jan 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |