As introduced: - Prohibits making a companion chatbot available to a minor if the chatbot is capable of engaging in harmful interactions, such as encouraging self-harm or participating in sexually explicit conversations. - Requires a generative AI chatbot to contain a protocol to detect expressions of suicidal ideation and redirect the user to crisis services. - Requires deployers of AI chatbots to disclose to users via persistent and periodic pop-up notifications that they are not interacting with a human. - Prohibits a developer from using a minor's personal information to train a generative AI chatbot without parental or guardian consent. - Establishes a private right of action for aggrieved users and authorizes the attorney general to seek civil penalties for violations.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 10, 2026 | S | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0 |
Mar 4, 2026 | S | Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026 |
Mar 3, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Commerce and Labor Committee |
Mar 3, 2026 | S | Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026 |
Feb 24, 2026 | S | Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026 |
Jan 22, 2026 | S | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
Jan 21, 2026 | S | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
Jan 15, 2026 | S | Filed for introduction |
| Last Action | Mar 10, 2026 |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |