As introduced: - Requires operators of AI companions to implement a protocol to address a user expressing intent for self-harm or physical or financial harm to others, including by providing a referral to crisis services. - Requires a notification at the start of an interaction, and every three hours thereafter, stating that the AI companion is a computer program and not a human being. - Establishes a private right of action.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 28, 2026 | — | Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology |
| Last Action | Jan 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |