As introduced: - Prohibits an operator from making a companion chatbot available to a user known to be a minor if the chatbot is capable of encouraging harmful behaviors, offering unsupervised mental health therapy, engaging in sexually explicit interactions, or prioritizing user engagement over safety. - Eliminates the requirement that an operator must have actual knowledge that a user is a minor for these provisions to apply, beginning January 1, 2027. - Authorizes the attorney general to seek civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation, as well as injunctive relief. - Creates a private right of action for a minor who suffers actual harm from a violation, allowing them to sue for actual and punitive damages.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 4, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection |
Dec 17, 2025 | S | INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI |
Dec 17, 2025 | S | REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION |
| Last Action | Dec 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |