As introduced: - Prohibits an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot from offering mental health advice or representing itself as a licensed professional. - Requires an AI chatbot to detect user expressions of self-harm, suicidal ideation, or emotional distress and refer the user to appropriate crisis services. - Requires an AI chatbot to clearly disclose that it is artificial intelligence, is not a human, and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. - Designates a violation of these provisions as an unfair practice under consumer protection law, enforceable by the attorney general. - Exempts educational institutions and libraries from liability solely for providing access to general-use software or the internet.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
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Feb 24, 2026 | — | Subcommittee: McClintock, Bennett, and Sires. S.J. 393. |
Feb 19, 2026 | — | Introduced, referred to Technology. S.J. 330. |
| Last Action | Feb 24, 2026 |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |