As amended on 3/17/2026: - Requires operators of conversational AI services to clearly disclose that the service is artificial intelligence if a user might believe they are interacting with a human. - Requires operators to adopt a protocol to refer users to crisis services in response to prompts regarding suicidal ideation. - Prohibits operators from programming a conversational AI service to state that it provides professional mental or behavioral health care. - Establishes specific protections for minors, including prohibiting content that is sexually explicit, simulates romantic relationships, or encourages engagement through unpredictable rewards. - Grants enforcement authority to the attorney general and clarifies that the act does not create a private right of action. - The 3/17/2026 amendment exempts chatbots featured in a video game, used for customer service, business operational purposes, productivity purposes, or analysis.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 19, 2026 | — | Read second time as amended, filed for Third reading |
Mar 19, 2026 | — | Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full as amended – PASSED - 21-12-2 AYES – Anthon, Bernt, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Lakey, Lent, Rabe, Ricks, Ruchti, Shippy, Taylor, Toews, VanOrden, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, Woodward NAYS – Bjerke(Bjerke), Blaylock, Foreman, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lenney, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Semmelroth, Zito, Zuiderveld Absent and excused – Adams, Galloway Floor Sponsor - Toews Title apvd - to House |
Mar 18, 2026 | — | Amendments reported printed |
Mar 18, 2026 | — | Reported engrossed, filed for first reading, as amended |
Mar 18, 2026 | — | Read first time as amended, filed for Second Reading |
Mar 17, 2026 | — | Placed in the Committee of the Whole |
Mar 17, 2026 | — | Reported out without recommendation, as amended |
Mar 17, 2026 | — | Amendments ordered printed; referred for engrossment |
| Last Action | Mar 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |