As amended on 4/14/2026: - Creates the the Preventing AI User Self Endangerment (PAUSE) Act, requiring a companion chatbot operator to adopt and make publicly available policies and protocols for identifying and responding to crisis expressions by users. - Requires that upon detection of a credible crisis expression, the chatbot should notify the user that a second credible crisis will trigger a pause in services, with communication to the user about resources to assist the user. Requires an operator to pause services for a second credible crisis expression within 72 hours until review from a human moderator.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jun 22, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection |
Jun 15, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection |
Jun 12, 2026 | — | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
Jun 3, 2026 | — | Referred to Coms. on P., D.T., & C.P. and HEALTH. |
May 21, 2026 | — | In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. |
May 21, 2026 | — | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 5214.) |
May 18, 2026 | — | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
May 14, 2026 | A | Hearing Scheduled - Appropriations |
| Last Action | Jun 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |