As introduced: - Requires an operator of a conversational AI to disclose that a user is interacting with AI if a reasonable person could be misled into believing it is human. - Prohibits providing a minor user with rewards to increase engagement with conversational AI. - Requires safety protections for minor users, including prohibiting the generation of sexually explicit content, deceptive relationship-building, and manipulative engagement tactics. - Requires operators to adopt a protocol to refer users expressing suicidal ideation or self-harm to crisis services. - Prohibits operators from stating that an AI service is designed to provide professional mental or behavioral health care. - Grants the Attorney General exclusive authority to enforce the act and seek civil penalties.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 18, 2026 | — | Placed on General File with AM2094 |
Feb 18, 2026 | — | Banking, Commerce and Insurance AM2094 filed |
Feb 9, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Banking, Commerce and Insurance |
Jan 23, 2026 | — | Referred to Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee |
Jan 23, 2026 | — | Notice of hearing for February 09, 2026 |
Jan 22, 2026 | — | Kauth FA845 filed |
Jan 21, 2026 | — | Date of introduction |
| Last Action | Feb 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |