As introduced: - Prohibits companion chatbot platforms from allowing a minor under 18 to create or maintain an account without parental consent. - Requires platforms to provide consenting parents or guardians with specific controls, including the ability to review interactions, set time limits, and receive notifications if the minor expresses an intent to self-harm. - Mandates that platforms disclose to minor users that they are interacting with an AI and implement reasonable measures with a reminder to take a break once per hour. - Requires reasonable measures to prevent the generation of material harmful to minors. - Establishes a violation as an unfair trade practice, authorizing the attorney general to seek civil penalties and creating a private right of action for minor users.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Apr 1, 2026 | H | Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce. |
Mar 31, 2026 | H | Read by title. Lies over under the rules. |
| Last Action | Apr 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |